Thesaurus results for ULTIMATUMS

ultimatums

noun

variants or ultimata

plural of ultimatum

as in demands

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 ultimatums This can trigger jealousy, possessiveness, taboo-like attractions, emotional ultimatums, social power plays or money issues that reveal deeper conflicts. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration. —

Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026 So, ultimatums and threats aren’t the best course of action. —

R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 Trump has issued ultimatums to Iran before, only to find ways to back off. —

Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026 Trump, through a series of Truth Social ultimatums, has threatened to escalate America’s bombing campaign if Iran doesn’t forfeit control of the channel. —

Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026 Set fair terms and document decisions, and avoid dramatic ultimatums. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026 Some dressing rooms can take exception to a new incumbent trying to get tough by issuing ultimatums. —

Simon Johnson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Now, Zelenskyy is faced with ultimatums from Moscow and Washington to give up Ukrainian land, Fesenko said — something the Ukrainian leader is unlikely accept in the face of domestic public opinion. —

Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatums

Noun

However, Navy officials say additional upgrades are no longer sufficient to address long-term aging and obsolescence in components and the operational demands of the Columbia-class fleet.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Part of what Schuetz has to do is manage regulators demands on builders and bridge those challenges, which becomes very complex.

— Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of demands

Noun

The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 June 2026
For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of requests

Noun

The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.

— Sarah Blaskey, Washington Post, 30 June 2026

Definition of requirements

Noun

She was hired as the school's bookkeeper in 2018 responsible for internal accounts, the budget, accounts payable, petty cash, purchase orders and requisitions.

— Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
The decision to remove McDonald from his director position, place him on leave and investigate came after an internal audit raised concerns over his travel requisitions and advances, TSU President Dwayne Tucker said earlier this year.

— Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025