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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
the demanding assignment kept them working all night long
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as in exacting
hard to please
will play before a demanding audience of music critics, who are not easily impressed
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the demanding task of reading and grading student compositions
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as in requiring
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 needing
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asking
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 demanding
Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
The seeds germinate fast, and the plants aren't very demanding.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Milan Shetti, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And from the sound of it, Christopher Walken may have been in the studio demanding more cowbell when The Move recorded it.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Before rehab, physical activity was often too demanding.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
The seeds germinate fast, and the plants aren't very demanding.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
Acquiring another company, whether through a major merger or strategic partnership, is a complex, demanding process.
—Milan Shetti, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And from the sound of it, Christopher Walken may have been in the studio demanding more cowbell when The Move recorded it.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanding
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The company continues to focus on expanding its distribution business and broadening its product range, despite the challenging economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The digital detox journey can be challenging, but many people discover it to be rewarding in the end.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The painter’s attempts to capture reality — so exacting, so careful, so prepared — end in what looks like failure.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
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The French have the historical edge, at least of topiary in its most exacting forms, with the grand formal gardens at the Palace of Versailles and swaths of rounded, bubbling topiary at the gardens of Marqueyssac.Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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The melodic lines, particularly for brass, are very difficult to navigate.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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High frequencies are more difficult to block out than other tones, as high-end noise-cancelling headphones from Apple, Bose, and Sony perform similarly.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The operation’s success demonstrated that major component exchanges can be carried out offshore without requiring large cranes or towing the turbine to port.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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As a security staff force multiplier, taking on routine tasks such as ingestion of security questionnaires or watching out for heuristics that might indicate presence of a threat actor, requiring more protective controls.Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rather than asking the reader to identify the important information, the candidate decides which points are most relevant and highlights that data.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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By reducing redundant staff and zero energy programs, and by sharpening the pencil on benefits, AC Transit should be able to balance costs and revenues without asking voters for additional taxes.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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New York City customers also have the option of requesting their items be picked up at their homes with their online orders.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Now, Landry has issued an executive order declaring natural gas to be clean energy and requesting that the Biden administration lift all rules and regulations limiting the export of natural gas.Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanding. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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