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adjective

as in enforced

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verb

past tense of demand
1
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
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The ever-rising risk premium demanded by investors for holding those bonds shows that traders are still unconvinced that the French government has a plan to resolve its budget crisis. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Two months later, pointing to the Moreno Valley decision, the city deemed the development agreement invalid and demanded its money back. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Seoul has demanded an apology and the initiation of dialogue with Pyongyang to prevent further escalation. — Anna Coren, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Last week, after Trump demanded that Ukraine stop striking Russian refineries and Kyiv did not comply, its access to a military-grade version of Starlink was restricted and responsibility disappeared into a haze of accusation and denial. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 That’s been a source of contention for the Love family and their supporters, who, during multiple public protests, have demanded he be fired and charged. — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 In 1520 Pope Leo X demanded that Luther recant statements from his writings. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026 Ronen Bar, former head of the agency commonly known as Shin Bet, demanded $965,000 in the suit filed Wednesday. — Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026 On May 13, 2007, Leon Heron, 34, was going home to his wife with dinner from Taco Bell when two people confronted him and demanded his belongings. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
  1. required
  2. requested
  3. needed
  4. asked
  5. mandatory
  6. commanded
  7. wanted
  8. charged
Adjective
  • The agency said any contractor who has not completed required screening will not be authorized to perform mail-handling duties until those requirements are met.
    — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If the council follows staff’s recommendation during its Wednesday meeting, the project would retain its current approvals, subject to the required conditions.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of required
Verb
  • The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In 2013, Pérez requested permission to explore a part of the park for iron oxide.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Baryomunsi said Nigerian authorities had not provided all the information Uganda needed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • And polls ahead of Tuesday’s Israeli elections show that his party may not win the seats needed to form a government.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of needed
Verb
  • When asked if the ad was made with the campaign's knowledge or consent, Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy, released a lengthy statement Tuesday, but did not deny making the ad or denounce it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The defense attorney who asked a Louisiana judge to ban pink from the courtroom in the Madison Brooks rape case was held in contempt Monday.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of asked
Adjective
  • In a country where enlistment is mandatory for most Jewish men and women, these exemptions have always angered the broader public.
    — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Other campaign issues include mandatory military service, which is particularly sensitive for religious Jewish parties and Haredi communities.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of mandatory
Verb
  • Eisenhower — raised in Abilene, Kansas where his presidential library is located — was a five-star general who commanded the international coalition of Allied forces during World War II.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Simone…commanded a room, captivating audiences with unexpected combinations of genres and her ability to surrender herself completely to the music.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of commanded
Verb
  • The board didn’t want a remote CEO Unlike the billionaires who left, Zuckerberg runs a company whose board wanted him in the building.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Tina said Tony helped bring a publisher to the Philippines, opening doors for artists who wanted to work with major comic book companies.
    — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wanted
Verb
  • Most of the immigrants charged in California have lived in the country for at least five years, and some of them for decades.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Arthur and her daughter have not had contact since 1978, when Arthur’s second husband, Cledith Arthur, was indicted and charged with raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of charged

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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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