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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
Mark Dee
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The note demanded an initial $4 million in bitcoin within a few days' time, and then upped the ante by $2 million more in bitcoin if the first deadline was missed.
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Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The government said that the platform hosted several channels that made false claims to have leaked test papers and then demanded money from candidates and their families for access.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An artist has demanded the organizers of Manifesta 16 remove an installation from the exhibition in Essen, Germany, alleging that a piece in the show plagiarizes one of her earlier works.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
2 July 2026
Trump had demanded Peters' release and threatened to withhold federal funds from Colorado if his demand was not met.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Before identity graphs became a boardroom priority, performance marketers were resolving user identity across fragmented digital touchpoints because their economics demanded it.
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Lauren Newman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Instead, the county demanded Flock Safety take out insurance policies in the event of data breaches.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Verb
The second one was developed in 1976, when the city’s population boom demanded expanding the major eastbound crossing to four lanes.
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Mark Dee
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The note demanded an initial $4 million in bitcoin within a few days' time, and then upped the ante by $2 million more in bitcoin if the first deadline was missed.
—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The government said that the platform hosted several channels that made false claims to have leaked test papers and then demanded money from candidates and their families for access.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An artist has demanded the organizers of Manifesta 16 remove an installation from the exhibition in Essen, Germany, alleging that a piece in the show plagiarizes one of her earlier works.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
2 July 2026
Trump had demanded Peters' release and threatened to withhold federal funds from Colorado if his demand was not met.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Before identity graphs became a boardroom priority, performance marketers were resolving user identity across fragmented digital touchpoints because their economics demanded it.
—
Lauren Newman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Instead, the county demanded Flock Safety take out insurance policies in the event of data breaches.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
Adjective
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The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
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Also requested were documents related to a lawsuit, recently settled for $135,000, claiming Kramer had given an improper assessment of a property and retaliated against an employee who complained.
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Jurado said the company did not provide concrete public commitments, funding amounts or implementation timelines for the relief and recovery measures requested.
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Animal control officials should be contacted when assistance is needed, the CDC recommends.
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Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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Anyone with more is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau investigators at 323-890-5500.
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Bring recess back as a mandatory part of the school schedule.
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The ruling also reflected Sotomayor’s reasoning that owners and players were still bargaining in good faith and that salary policies were mandatory subjects of bargaining.
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Vintage Advertising Signs These have always commanded a premium, Michelle insists—originals are often sold for thousands.
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Far from alone in taking time to hit his stride against DR Congo, but Anderson commanded the centre of the pitch well before and after Rice was moved to right-back as England gathered themselves and rallied.
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The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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Two people were arrested and charged with murder Thursday in the 2024 overdose death of a Fort Worth man, according to online jail records.
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Butler was arrested Thursday and charged with manslaughter, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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