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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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Jimmy Butler has requested a trade and is serving a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 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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Those with information about Doan are asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The four-day firestorm has resulted in 10 deaths so far, with more than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed and more than 150,000 people still under mandatory evacuation orders, as of Friday afternoon.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Here's where mandatory evacuation orders are in place for Californians.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 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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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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Budden was charged with lewdness, a disorderly persons offense, on a complaint summons.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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