pressed (for)

verb

Definition of pressed (for)next
past tense of press (for)
as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions

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  1. demanded
  2. required
  3. requested
Verb
  • This period demanded resilience and a deep belief in the company's mission.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of these had ideal shooting hours, usually tied to a star or power producer who demanded it, to the betterment of the product and all of us making on set.
    Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of demanded
Verb
  • The Biden administration was similarly able to quickly rejoin the Paris accord—the process required only his signature.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, the amount you're required to withdraw is figured each year by dividing your previous end-of-year account balance by your life expectancy.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of required
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  • The city has approved a design waiver the company requested to move forward on a 3,887-square-foot restaurant that would accommodate up to 105 customers at the northeast corner of Golden Bear Gateway and Old Beckwith Road.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Aviation Administration said American requested a ground stop for all its flights.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of requested
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“Pressed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressed%20%28for%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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