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as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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as in markets
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
we are very confident that our new employee is fully equal to the demands of the job
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as in requests
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 needs
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asks
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 demands
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Mercury in your 10th House of Visibility keeps external demands active and visible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The impasse was prompted by congressional Democrats' demands for immigration enforcement reforms after the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Relaxed pants Lisbon demands movement, and restrictive denim just doesn’t cut it.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Its return to service adds another fully mission-capable platform to the fleet at a time when operational demands continue to rise.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Duke has said the increase is needed to support grid reliability, infrastructure and future energy demands.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
This particular Full Moon might create a tug-of-war between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career and your external world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
But desire refuses to relinquish its demands.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
This is an enormous problem that demands a bold, urgent solution.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
For homeowners who have spent decades caring for the same house, the bathroom often becomes the room that demands the most quiet vigilance.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In the letter, Budkie demands that the USDA’s Investigative and Enforcement Division launch an investigation and that the government issue the maximum penalty of $12,722 per infraction, per animal.
—Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
No one demands sidewalks turn a profit.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The plaintiff demands that the court remove Altman from OpenAI’s board and roll back its for-profit status.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon, already drastically short on munitions after its forays in Iran, wants to apply the latest AI capabilities to its wartime efforts, and Hegseth demands that Anthropic allow the Pentagon unrestricted access to Claude, reigniting the dispute first set in motion earlier this year.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Go into the conversation with curiosity rather than demands.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Mercury in your 10th House of Visibility keeps external demands active and visible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The impasse was prompted by congressional Democrats' demands for immigration enforcement reforms after the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Relaxed pants Lisbon demands movement, and restrictive denim just doesn’t cut it.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Its return to service adds another fully mission-capable platform to the fleet at a time when operational demands continue to rise.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Duke has said the increase is needed to support grid reliability, infrastructure and future energy demands.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
This particular Full Moon might create a tug-of-war between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career and your external world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
But desire refuses to relinquish its demands.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
What happens if the company is unhappy with a team’s play and demands a coaching change?
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
This is an enormous problem that demands a bold, urgent solution.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
For homeowners who have spent decades caring for the same house, the bathroom often becomes the room that demands the most quiet vigilance.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In the letter, Budkie demands that the USDA’s Investigative and Enforcement Division launch an investigation and that the government issue the maximum penalty of $12,722 per infraction, per animal.
—Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
No one demands sidewalks turn a profit.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The plaintiff demands that the court remove Altman from OpenAI’s board and roll back its for-profit status.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon, already drastically short on munitions after its forays in Iran, wants to apply the latest AI capabilities to its wartime efforts, and Hegseth demands that Anthropic allow the Pentagon unrestricted access to Claude, reigniting the dispute first set in motion earlier this year.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The guns must meet certain size and weight requirements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Property owners are upfitting the buildings themselves with food markets, golf simulators and gym options.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Existing systems depend heavily on export markets and resale channels to remain financially viable — a dependency that will not scale.—
Jessica Binns,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The poll, conducted at the beginning of April, adds to a picture of economic gloom in the US, as Americans worry about the affordability of gas and other necessities and express pessimism about the job market.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The clash between misguided concepts of individual freedom and the necessities of social responsibility won’t end soon.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit requests the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose birth resulted from embryo implantation throughout the last five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Smith said that the order can be modified at a later date if the victim requests contact.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Step back, decide what needs to be said, and deliver it once with clarity and control.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their in-game performance needs to be better.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sweeney asks in the commercial, posing in denim shorts against a blue sky backdrop, while smiling and playing with her hair.—
Shad Powers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Feeling understood is comforting, but leadership asks something different from us.—
Jonathan Alpert OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Freshfields Village are open to the public, access to the rest of the island requires a renter’s, owner’s, or owner’s guest pass, or a dining, golf, or hotel reservation.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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