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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
Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Republican lawmakers have demanded a briefing about the breach, which is the latest in a series of intrusions blamed on Beijing.
—Raphael Satter, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Denim fashion in 2025 is poised to strike a balance between the timeless appeal of vintage styles and the innovation demanded by today’s eco-conscious and individuality-driven consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
The 30-year-old suspect flashed a gun and demanded to be let into the victim’s work truck, and that’s when things started to go wrong, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in an affidavit.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The apparent impact is on video, with the ungainly trims placed on the picture demanded by a wide corner a thing of the past on the S25 Utlra.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
They were won by people who stood up, sacrificed and demanded change.
—Janel L Medina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
The project demanded a scrappy, agile approach to lay the groundwork for success.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This period demanded resilience and a deep belief in the company's mission.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The coups failed, but when the military demanded harsher counterinsurgency measures and impunity for its Marcos-era abuses, the Aquino government acquiesced.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Republican lawmakers have demanded a briefing about the breach, which is the latest in a series of intrusions blamed on Beijing.
—Raphael Satter, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Denim fashion in 2025 is poised to strike a balance between the timeless appeal of vintage styles and the innovation demanded by today’s eco-conscious and individuality-driven consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
The 30-year-old suspect flashed a gun and demanded to be let into the victim’s work truck, and that’s when things started to go wrong, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in an affidavit.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The apparent impact is on video, with the ungainly trims placed on the picture demanded by a wide corner a thing of the past on the S25 Utlra.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
They were won by people who stood up, sacrificed and demanded change.
—Janel L Medina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
The project demanded a scrappy, agile approach to lay the groundwork for success.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This period demanded resilience and a deep belief in the company's mission.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Taco Bell also opened a pop-up high-end retirement community, a stunt for all ages to enjoy the better parts of life, no work required.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.—
Geoff Scott,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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With that being said, most states have guidelines that require restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuities as well as service charges prior to someone dining at their establishment.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Texas law calls for a mandatory 21-day waiting period after a school superintendent finalist is named before the board can take action to hire the superintendent.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2025
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Near Moc Hoa, in South Vietnam on June 5, 1966, Captain Hugh Nelson, a graduate of The Citadel in South Carolina, commanded a helicopter on a search-and-destroy mission when enemy fire rendered his aircraft uncontrollable.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Collectively, the creators in attendance commanded over 290 million subscribers, showcasing the immense reach and influence of the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) creator community.—
Cherie Brooke Luo,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Joe Budden has been charged with lewdness in New Jersey, according to the Edgewater Police Department.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
31 Dec. 2024
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Queens District Attorney's Office The men were arrested and charged in August and September 1991, the DA's office said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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