ultimatum

noun

ˌəl-tə-ˈmā-təm How to pronounce ultimatum (audio)
Definition of ultimatumnext
as in demand
something that someone insists upon having issued the ultimatum that the project be finished by the following week, or it would be terminated

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Recent Examples of ultimatum Macklemore later confirmed Sheeran received an ultimatum to remove him from the tour or risk his shows being cancelled. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 Macklemore also alleged that Kraft had spoken on behalf of other stadium owners, who gave the British pop singer similar ultimatums. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 Christine shares no reaction to her husband’s apparent ultimatum. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 According to ArtReview, the ministry issued an ultimatum to the foundation, after which they were notified of the restoration of the pavilion’s name. — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultimatum
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  1. demand
  2. request
  3. requirement
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  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Shares of TSMC TSMC, which counts Nvidia and Apple among its customers, has been a major beneficiary of surging demand for advanced AI chips.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • So whole new genres emerged out of that demand — like reality TV stars and other characters engineered for that audience.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of demand
Noun
  • The staff are friendly and are happy to facilitate requests like for in-room Peloton bikes, special calming playlists or local neighborhood tips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Employers should also make checking a request part of the job.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of request
Noun
  • The system has been evaluated through military exercises and training events and has supported operational use in Ukraine, providing BLADE with real-world insight into evolving unmanned ground requirements, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The new changes in the electoral law ease some requirements for candidates seeking office, eliminate the need for some financial documents and a mandatory medical certificate, and introduce electronic voter registration.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of requirement

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“Ultimatum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimatum. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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