as in demand
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 ultimatum
On a tense call with Netanyahu immediately following the killings, Biden issued an ultimatum that Israel must facilitate more aid to Gaza and institute fresh measures to protect humanitarian personnel.
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Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
Craig issues a final ultimatum to Austen to either swim in his pool or leave.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
An angry McGregor took to X and posted this ultimatum or threat.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu reacted positively to Trump's latest ultimatum at the start of a meeting with his cabinet on Tuesday.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
Craig issues a final ultimatum to Austen to either swim in his pool or leave.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
An angry McGregor took to X and posted this ultimatum or threat.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu reacted positively to Trump's latest ultimatum at the start of a meeting with his cabinet on Tuesday.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatum
Noun
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The comparative quiet contrasts sharply with the white-knuckled fury of the inaugural rally as large crowds shouted demands over megaphones and marched in pink pussyhats in response to Trump's first election win.—
LINDSAY WHITEHURST,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Long development cycles for marketing initiatives seeking perfection only risk being overrun by competitors, and don’t keep up with current customer demand for innovative change.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Burgum did not respond to requests for comment but made clear many of his positions in public statements.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since October, requests have grown from 50 bandanas to nearly 250, Oliver said, and recently totaled 10 in one day.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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To comply with the new requirements, producers either need to start cooking their products or come up with another way to cut the risk in their food safety plans.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump also moved ahead with rolling back EPA tailpipe emissions rules that Republicans have characterized as an effective requirement for consumers to buy electric vehicles.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Ultimatum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimatum. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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