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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
Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The seismic event — a brazen act of evil on the world’s biggest stage — demanded a big cinematic treatment.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Officials have not explained what type of force the passenger allegedly used or where in the United States the individual, who was not identified, demanded to go.
—Paradise Afshar, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
After waiting more than an hour for their esteemed guest to begin the session, the executives demanded to know when the workshop would begin.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Civil rights activists and advocates for those struggling with homelessness demanded action against Penny.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
During a security cabinet meeting on Saturday, several ministers demanded the attorney general order the prosecutors to agree to postponing Netanyahu's testimony.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Radically innovative ideas are demanded here.
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The vote on the second measure, which included language about preserving the records but also demanded their release, was 204 to 198, also almost all along party lines.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The seismic event — a brazen act of evil on the world’s biggest stage — demanded a big cinematic treatment.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Officials have not explained what type of force the passenger allegedly used or where in the United States the individual, who was not identified, demanded to go.
—Paradise Afshar, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
After waiting more than an hour for their esteemed guest to begin the session, the executives demanded to know when the workshop would begin.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Civil rights activists and advocates for those struggling with homelessness demanded action against Penny.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
During a security cabinet meeting on Saturday, several ministers demanded the attorney general order the prosecutors to agree to postponing Netanyahu's testimony.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Radically innovative ideas are demanded here.
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The vote on the second measure, which included language about preserving the records but also demanded their release, was 204 to 198, also almost all along party lines.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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The sentence, requested on Tuesday, includes two years under house arrest with electronic monitoring and three years suspended.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The district then requested state partnership money to build a new school, but the Arkansas Department of Education facilities division turned down the request.Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Foxx had no memory for the following 20 days and, after waking up, required the use of a wheelchair and went through an intense rehabilitation program.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than a dozen Republicans asked House Speaker Mike Johnson not to gut incentives in the IRA that are benefitting red states.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Any witnesses or drivers in the area with dashboard camera footage have been asked to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski at 860-848-6500.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sheriff Robert Luna of Los Angeles County said that about 18,000 people were in the mandatory or voluntary evacuation zones.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Park plays Lee Jae-yoon, a man completing his mandatory military service, while Jisoo takes on the role of Kang Young-joo, his girlfriend navigating early career challenges.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The large warehouse was reportedly located at the headquarters of a military division near Damascus that was commanded by Assad’s brother Maher.Tim Lister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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For reference, Fallout commanded more than 65M viewers within 16 days of viewing, while Rings of Power Season 2 hit the 40M mark in 11 days.Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Known for his work on such TV series as That '70s Show, Men at Work, and The Ranch, Masterson, 48, was arrested in 2020 and charged with raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was charged with murder and a number of other felonies in New York as well as weapons and forgery charges in Pennsylvania.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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