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as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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as in markets
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
we are very confident that our new employee is fully equal to the demands of the job
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as in requests
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 needs
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asks
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 demands
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Copper, once the default choice inside racks and rows, is struggling to meet the demands of 224Gbps and approaching 448Gbps lanes.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Carmakers in the country have rolled out a new round of price cuts and perks at the start of this year as demands remained sluggish and the government withdrew part of a tax incentive for eligible electric vehicles.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
In the coming months, Coello will work directly with On’s product development team in Switzerland, providing ongoing insights to engineer footwear specifically designed to the unique demands of the padel court.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The demands of the role arrived at a moment when Grande was already accustomed to being watched — and judged — from every angle.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is causing an AI power crisis, as the electricity demands of massive AI data centers are straining existing power grids and outpacing the development of new energy sources.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, Spanberger wants to go deeper with expensive climate demands.
—Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
But Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has already echoed similar demands from Minneapolis officials for ICE to end its operations in the city.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Host Alan Cumming demands the Traitors pull off a murder in plain sight on their second night, and there’s a roundtable in the middle of the day to vote someone out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
Skiing demands preparation and decisiveness, reinforcing the importance of trust, momentum, and resilience.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
It is well established that the president can never lose, stomps on rules and laws, has the thinnest skin, is consumed by his legacy, and demands loyalty above all else.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Structural Knowledge as a Surgical Advantage Facial surgery demands deep anatomical understanding.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The deep scars of prolonged conflict require time to heal, and enduring progress demands patience, tolerance, and genuine mutual understanding across all segments of Syrian society.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Gendron says the issue demands more attention and investment with policies providing more thorough coverage, allowing for more individualized treatment.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
This is why the current moment demands a difficult but necessary reckoning among Iranians themselves.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
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The video depicts deputies struggling to enter before getting inside and arresting demonstrators, who had been broadcasting demands that Stanford place divestment proposals on an upcoming Board of Trustees agenda.
—Verb
Democracy demands resistance to policies that devalue life.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
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Walmart has 32 supercenters, eight neighborhood markets and seven Sam’s Clubs in the Charlotte region, and more than 62,000 employees in North Carolina.—
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Assisted-driving tech is also considered a precursor to fully autonomous cars, which analysts say can unlock huge new markets for ride-hailing fleets as well as personal self-driving vehicles.—
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
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The government has also offered some relief in the form of $7-a-month stipends that can be used in grocery stores to buy basic necessities.—
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The family requests donations in his memory be directed to The John Dimitri Research Foundation for Congenital Heart Disease.—
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The lawsuit requests a jury trial.—
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Meanwhile, if a child or creative partner needs reassurance, your practical words can vanquish their anxieties and ensure any plans move forward without pressure.—
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Every great travel wardrobe needs a reliable layer, which is why the Bond Tank by Lioness on Amazon is a no-brainer—especially for 50 percent off.—
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What better way to welcome the weekend than with the smell and sound of a frying ijeh, asks Sami Tamimi.—
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Space exploration asks us to think beyond ourselves.—
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Those are musts for head coach Mike Brown’s new offensive system.—
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Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pork are musts, as they are said to bring wealth, prosperity, and progress.—
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The best storytelling requires revision.—
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Then lawmakers passed a law that requires legislative approval for such an action.—
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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