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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
Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Then, assert agency to shape your days with intention, being willing to adapt when life’s unpredictability demands it.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The official added that Israel also demands its air force have freedom of operation in Lebanese air space.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Leadership demands continuous learning and growth.
—Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The journey demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a clear vision.
—Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
This era demands visionary CEOs and founders with appetites for exponential change.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
For example, a doctor diagnosing a patient or an attorney interpreting legal documents are performing intricate work that demands quick and accurate decision-making.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
Playing Not To Lose Addressing a market gap is one thing, but playing to win often demands a complete reimagining of what is possible.
—Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Then, assert agency to shape your days with intention, being willing to adapt when life’s unpredictability demands it.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The official added that Israel also demands its air force have freedom of operation in Lebanese air space.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Leadership demands continuous learning and growth.
—Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The journey demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a clear vision.
—Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
This era demands visionary CEOs and founders with appetites for exponential change.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
For example, a doctor diagnosing a patient or an attorney interpreting legal documents are performing intricate work that demands quick and accurate decision-making.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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Businesses must adopt a comprehensive approach toward cybersecurity to tackle possible vulnerabilities, regulatory requirements and emerging threats from AI and automation.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dedicated chips that are optimized for AI will lower the power and processing requirements for hardware with integrated AI.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Parents can pack other necessities, too.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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These also feature two handy zippered pockets to keep your most important travel necessities safe and within reach at a moment's notice.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Posen asks, about the task ahead of him, before answering his own question.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Posen asks, before answering his own question.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That requires working with tech companies to a much closer extent than perhaps intergovernmental structures like the UN are used to.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moving from a $1 million venture to $10 million and then to $100 million or more requires a transformative mindset shift.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite its apparent conflicts with Brady’s persona, the watch is known as an ultimate collector’s item in the Rolex sphere and often commands top dollar at auctions.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Marley, Shropshire commands fear and awe.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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