as in needs
to have as a requirement
the toy requires four batteries, which are not included
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Recent Examples of requires
The best storytelling requires revision.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Then lawmakers passed a law that requires legislative approval for such an action.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Meeting vitamin D needs often requires a combination of diet, safe sun exposure, and supplementation when necessary.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
For fundraisers, reaching centenarian donors requires sensitivity, patience and respect.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Like the 10Beauty machine, the Luum robot requires a lash technician to be present.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
That requires Man-su to anonymously set up his own fake paper company, collecting résumés from other out-of-work executives.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The offer is available for dine-in only, and requires a valid ID.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Black walnuts have an extremely hard shell that requires special tools or a heavy hammer to crack.
—Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
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Meanwhile, if a child or creative partner needs reassurance, your practical words can vanquish their anxieties and ensure any plans move forward without pressure.—
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Every great travel wardrobe needs a reliable layer, which is why the Bond Tank by Lioness on Amazon is a no-brainer—especially for 50 percent off.—
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
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Transgender athlete wants to drop her challenge Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University who convinced lower courts to temporarily block enforcement of Idaho’s ban, now wants to abandon her case.—
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Everglades restoration involves removing as many of these dams as possible without risking flood control, while adding more reservoirs for water storage, all to revive a river of grass that flows once more.—
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If your annual drive to the beach involves more than a full day on the road, that predictability drops fast.—
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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