1
as in request
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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2
as in market
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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as in requirement
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 to request
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 to need
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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Recent Examples of demand
Narges Mohammadi, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
So far, the legislatures haven’t acted on those demands.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Andrew Wilks, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
To ensure that Hawaii’s native Japanese were well treated, Japan demanded voting rights for them.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At the same time, despite the coercive efforts of the government, women have successfully imposed their demand for the right to choose their own dress code.
—Narges Mohammadi, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
So far, the legislatures haven’t acted on those demands.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
In Bolivia, thousands of women began marching late Friday, with some scrawling graffiti on the walls of courthouses demanding that their rights be respected and denouncing impunity in femicides, with less than half of those cases reaching a sentencing.
—Andrew Wilks, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
To ensure that Hawaii’s native Japanese were well treated, Japan demanded voting rights for them.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demand
Noun
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Representatives for Musk did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Tesla did not respond to CNN’s request for comment.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Oakland’s market size typically would preclude a team there from getting revenue sharing at all.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cole was recently sent to undergo further testing, but the situation appears bleak, and New York could be in the market for a pitcher to replace its ace.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Regulatory compliance is also managed through specialized software that tracks changing requirements and automates reporting processes.—
Serge Beck,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rideshare company representatives told city councilors during a hearing last month that the ordinance was too stringent and that making companies get umbrella liability insurance for their workers exceeds the state's requirements.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Driving the prices higher would require a steady stream of positive news.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The researchers speculate that increases in fine particulate matter could be reducing running performance by constricting blood vessels, increasing inflammation, and impairing lung and brain function, but further research is needed to pin down the exact mechanisms at play.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Her office needs months of repairs for smoke damage.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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House Speaker Mike Johnson asked the sergeant at arms to eject Green from the floor.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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How can Ukraine be assured that Russian President Vladimir Putin would abide by any ceasefire deal – and not resume fighting in a year or two, Zelensky asks.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When in Venice, cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) are a must.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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For those looking to explore further, the 1.75-mile round-trip Chimney Rock Trail is a must.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Edwards signed a two-year deal with the Chargers last offseason and was due to command $4.25 million of the salary cap.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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The way their needs stack up, they may be tempted to spend free-agency dollars, premium draft capital or both on positions that typically do not command such resources.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demand. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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