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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
With Trump issuing a 10-day ultimatum for Russia to end its war in Ukraine or face new sanctions, including penalties on nations that continue trading with Moscow, Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to visit the country this week to discuss the terms.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The announcement came on the deadline day for Trump's ultimatum to the Russian leader, stop the fighting in Ukraine or face additional sanctions.
—ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
Trump’s ultimatums have not prompted the Kremlin to move one inch in its war in Ukraine so far, other than to give the president a meeting.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Noting Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, Trump has issued a new ultimatum.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The announcement came on the deadline day for Trump's ultimatum to the Russian leader, stop the fighting in Ukraine or face additional sanctions.
—ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
Trump’s ultimatums have not prompted the Kremlin to move one inch in its war in Ukraine so far, other than to give the president a meeting.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Noting Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, Trump has issued a new ultimatum.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatum
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Trump’s recent directive essentially extends those demands to all colleges and universities.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Where to stream the Pickled Pig episode of 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' The Food Network can be streamed live or on demand through various services, such as the Food Network Go app, Discovery+, Max or Hulu + Live TV.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The office did not respond to a records request for the warrant supporting arrest of the two men in Navis' courtroom.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The attorney has not yet responded to a request for comment.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Employers can reach out to an immigration attorney to implement a strategic approach as immigration requirements tighten.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Among the recommendations listed: streamlining the design and construction requirements.—
Miguel Chacon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Ultimatum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimatum. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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