variants
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
Control, often coercive, in the form of ultimatums.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some left because of promotions or retirements, but others because of ultimatums to accept new assignments or resign.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump’s ultimatums have not prompted the Kremlin to move one inch in its war in Ukraine so far, other than to give the president a meeting.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Direct lines of contact between the two powers devolved into a muddle of nuclear threats, insults and ultimatums.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Dramatic ultimatums to staff about AI pivots are increasingly common among Apple’s competitors.
—PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some left because of promotions or retirements, but others because of ultimatums to accept new assignments or resign.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump’s ultimatums have not prompted the Kremlin to move one inch in its war in Ukraine so far, other than to give the president a meeting.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Direct lines of contact between the two powers devolved into a muddle of nuclear threats, insults and ultimatums.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Dramatic ultimatums to staff about AI pivots are increasingly common among Apple’s competitors.
—PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatums
Noun
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In today’s world of innovation, constant change and increasing demands, the idea of servant leadership might seem outdated.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those demands have stirred international concerns, and Wisconsin environmental groups have raised questions about plans from Microsoft and other companies in the Badger State.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Uber did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The maintenance crew working under CRG’s first property manager often ignored requests from her and her neighbors, Daniels said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ultimatums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimatums. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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