demands 1 of 2

noun

plural of demand
1
as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having agreed to the customer's demand for a refund

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2
as in markets
the state of being sought after especially for purchase a steadily declining demand for film cameras

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3
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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demands

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verb

present tense third-person singular of demand
1
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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2
as in needs
to have as a requirement a task that demands one's unremitting attention

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3
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
Noun
Successful investing demands recognizing when the market has paid you, as the risk-reward equation evolves. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Work demands, errands or health concerns could be overwhelming your mental bandwidth, especially if every task seems to be urgent. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 The brewery only provided a few financial statements from last year after multiple demands, according to the suit. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 The significant cardiovascular demands from any sport have many effects and lead to changes within the heart and cardiovascular system. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 According to court testimony, Boulis’ demands to be paid were repeatedly stonewalled by Abramoff and Kidan, leading at one point to a confrontation that turned violent. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026 That challenge has become increasingly important as schools face growing expectations around student outcomes while dealing with staffing shortages, budget pressures, and rising demands on educators’ time. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The Federal Communications Commission has already changed the programming of one of television’s last remaining relevant daytime talk shows — before even making any formal demands. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 The research group argues that using electronics primarily for computation while relying on photonics for communication could substantially reduce the energy demands of future computing infrastructure. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Verb
The courtroom demands the confession. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 One day earlier, the Israeli defense minister said the military would not withdraw from Lebanon even if the US demands it. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Curbing gun violence in this city demands a multifaceted political approach and a democracy that works for people and upholds their best interest. — Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The Department's conduct demands an accounting, and the American people are entitled to one, whatever the fate of the nomination. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 June 2026 The power demands across KSC will also soon exceed its capacity, especially with the introduction of Starship. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Real asset protection demands comprehensive legal expertise, far beyond social media advice. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
  1. requirements
  2. markets
  3. necessities
  4. requests
  5. needs
  6. asks
  7. musts
  8. requires
Noun
  • News to know now The Supreme Court said Texas can enforce age verification and parental consent requirements for most apps while those rules are being challenged as a free-speech violation.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Threatening to limit mail-in voting, adding ridiculous ID requirements, or staging thugs at polling places are other possible ways to convince you to stay home.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • Prediction markets, meanwhile, are riding the football frenzy with massive trading volumes in June.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Instead of a traditional city-to-city world tour, the ‘Together, Together’ Tour is built around extended residencies in seven markets.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of markets
Noun
  • The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of necessities
Verb
  • An order also could ask restaurants to serve water only when a customer requests it, according to the ordinance.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
Definition of requests
Verb
  • For a stable, repo-local script, that critique holds, and wrapping every small command in a gateway adds surface area no one needs.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Despite the crisis, the Cuban government continues construction of even more hotels that the country seemingly no longer needs.
    — Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of needs
Verb
  • On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
    — Edward Acquah, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of asks
Noun
  • Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Definition of musts
Verb
  • Not every driver wants a truck that requires DIY installations or extreme customization to include basic features.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of requires

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