as in demand
something that someone insists upon having
it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment
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as in sandy
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as in to worry
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Noun
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The executive order, issued in March, included new requirements that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a demand that all mail ballots be received by Election Day.—
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The show is available live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers.—
Adjective
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Poppy’s narration — full of descriptions of sandy beaches, sparkling pools, and humid AirBnbs — is what pulls the reader into her world.—
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The lower temps will also provide comfortable conditions for enjoying the city’s many sandy shores, famed beach clubs, and rooftop restaurants.—
Verb
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Paster is not worried in the slightest.—
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The proposal is a concern for many council members, who worry that such an amendment, if approved, could jeopardize their positions.—
Noun
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Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.—
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AHPs were once far more accessible, but that changed with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which required many AHPs to comply with coverage requirements that drove up AHPs’ costs.—
Adjective
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Non-chocolate candy has also seen price increases.—
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Non-chocolate candy is taking the lead this Halloween, with gummies and other colorful sweets outselling chocolate treats, according to new data from market research firm Circana.—
Verb
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Most Creative: The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger deviled eggs slider has Cajun seasoned Wagyu patty, melted aged cheddar and applewood bacon.—
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True to its name, the restaurant’s menu includes all things avocado, from avocado pumpkin spice cheesecake and avocado deviled eggs to avocado samosas and guacamole.—
Noun
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Joseph has six different head-coaching interview requests as of Friday afternoon.—
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However, the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility can review a government device upon request.—
Adjective
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People often make the mistake of going with a bright white paint color to balance out a room’s cool feel and muted light, but opting for a warm neutral is more effective for creating an inviting space.—
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
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“Dun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dun. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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