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as in requested
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the losing party demanded a recount of the votes cast in the election
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as in required
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asked
to set or receive as a price
superstars of the big screen who demand millions for appearing in a movie
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Recent Examples of demanded
Mark Dee
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The note demanded an initial $4 million in bitcoin within a few days' time, and then upped the ante by $2 million more in bitcoin if the first deadline was missed.
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Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The government said that the platform hosted several channels that made false claims to have leaked test papers and then demanded money from candidates and their families for access.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An artist has demanded the organizers of Manifesta 16 remove an installation from the exhibition in Essen, Germany, alleging that a piece in the show plagiarizes one of her earlier works.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
2 July 2026
Trump had demanded Peters' release and threatened to withhold federal funds from Colorado if his demand was not met.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Before identity graphs became a boardroom priority, performance marketers were resolving user identity across fragmented digital touchpoints because their economics demanded it.
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Lauren Newman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Instead, the county demanded Flock Safety take out insurance policies in the event of data breaches.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Verb
The second one was developed in 1976, when the city’s population boom demanded expanding the major eastbound crossing to four lanes.
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Mark Dee
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The note demanded an initial $4 million in bitcoin within a few days' time, and then upped the ante by $2 million more in bitcoin if the first deadline was missed.
—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The government said that the platform hosted several channels that made false claims to have leaked test papers and then demanded money from candidates and their families for access.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An artist has demanded the organizers of Manifesta 16 remove an installation from the exhibition in Essen, Germany, alleging that a piece in the show plagiarizes one of her earlier works.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
2 July 2026
Trump had demanded Peters' release and threatened to withhold federal funds from Colorado if his demand was not met.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Before identity graphs became a boardroom priority, performance marketers were resolving user identity across fragmented digital touchpoints because their economics demanded it.
—
Lauren Newman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Instead, the county demanded Flock Safety take out insurance policies in the event of data breaches.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
Adjective
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The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
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The other justices did not report any publishing income, but Samuel Alito, whose book is slated to publish later this year, requested a 90-day extension to file his disclosures.
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In response, Kalshi requested that the case be transferred to federal court, arguing that the federal court had jurisdiction.
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Animal control officials should be contacted when assistance is needed, the CDC recommends.
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Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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Anyone with more is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau investigators at 323-890-5500.
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Like the mandatory monitoring list, it is updated only every five years.
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The consequences are admiration, trust and loyalty—earned, not commanded.
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While Vilsaint was a trooper, King commanded District 2 in Troop D, which is based in Orlando and covers six Central Florida counties.
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The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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Two people were arrested and charged with murder Thursday in the 2024 overdose death of a Fort Worth man, according to online jail records.
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Butler was arrested Thursday and charged with manslaughter, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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