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or ultimata
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
So, ultimatums and threats aren’t the best course of action.
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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
This approach preserves deniability and avoids public ultimatums.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Instead, Washington must shore up its traditional credibility in the world and use it to steer China along a less hostile path, presenting Beijing with dilemmas rather than ultimatums and seeking to shape outcomes over time rather than dictate them immediately.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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
This approach preserves deniability and avoids public ultimatums.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Instead, Washington must shore up its traditional credibility in the world and use it to steer China along a less hostile path, presenting Beijing with dilemmas rather than ultimatums and seeking to shape outcomes over time rather than dictate them immediately.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatums
Noun
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What stood out for me, however, was his total submission to the grating demands of retail politics.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their relationship is a challenge, what with Deborah being pissed and Ava navigating her anger as well as the demands of an unrelenting, unfamiliar job.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Presidential budget requests are rarely to be taken seriously.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Representatives for Sun and Dolomite did not respond to requests for comment.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Proponents of lighter federal regulation argue that a national policy framework with minimal requirements—focused on energy and infrastructure concerns rather than comprehensive AI restrictions—better serves both innovation and public interest than aggressive preemptive regulation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The weeklong trip includes hotel stays, a custom itinerary, and social media storytelling requirements.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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“Ultimatums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimatums. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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