clamor (for)

verb

Definition of clamor (for)next
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority a dozen customers clamoring for service all at once

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamor (for)
  1. demand
  2. require
  3. request
Verb
  • This visit comes as Apple seeks to integrate its Apple Intelligence suite into devices sold in the region, navigating a complex regulatory environment that demands careful negotiation and local partnerships.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Rather on theme, the lineup managed to convey permission to laugh rather than demand guffaws.
    Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of demand
Verb
  • Game Assist requires the Beta or Preview channel of Microsoft Edge.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, in Congress, U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) recently introduced the SAFE Bet Act, which would require states to secure the consent of the Justice Department to offer legalized sports betting.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of require
Verb
  • The legal team has also requested a new trial for Trump, and a decision on that is still pending.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The company requested a hearing and was granted an exception to complete its business combination by December 2, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of request
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“Clamor (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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