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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
This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.
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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
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.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
This approach preserves deniability and avoids public ultimatums.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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
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.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
This approach preserves deniability and avoids public ultimatums.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatums
Noun
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The great-grandson of the founder of the Islamic Republic struck a defiant tone in an interview with CNN on Thursday, saying Iran shouldn’t compromise on its demands to end the war.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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At that time, Musk accused the FTC of aggressively increasing the number of investigative demands.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Accessibility The hotel has a selection of accessible room options split between the new and old parts of the building, ramp access via The Connaught Bar, and a team on standby to cater to all disabilities and requests.—
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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Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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But only service members who are not overweight and fit certain height and weight requirements can attend, according to a screenshot of a Pentagon memo shared to a military Facebook group and a person familiar with the matter.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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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 9 Jun. 2026.
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