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
Manley issued an ultimatum to the governor.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Social Democratic party, which controls most seats in parliament, withdrew its government ministers on Thursday after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan refused its ultimatum to resign.
—Andra Timu, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Ghalibaf issued the ultimatum after the American delegation led by Vance left for Islamabad to attend the talks.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
So, ultimatums and threats aren’t the best course of action.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Social Democratic party, which controls most seats in parliament, withdrew its government ministers on Thursday after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan refused its ultimatum to resign.
—Andra Timu, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Ghalibaf issued the ultimatum after the American delegation led by Vance left for Islamabad to attend the talks.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
So, ultimatums and threats aren’t the best course of action.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatum
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Many of the companies have started offering GLP-1 medications for weight loss as demand for these drugs has exploded.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Children’s books and board games, Wii and family films are available on request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Under Florida law, any attorney in good standing is eligible to serve as a guardian ad litem in family court without any further requirements.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Ultimatum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimatum. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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