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
Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The Department of Motor Vehicles requires at least 7,500 people to apply and pre-pay the $50 fee to order a new vanity plate.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
But seeing the full picture requires remembering that great companies have always been defined by more than a single technology wave.
—Matt Witheiler, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
To be good stewards of the state’s water resources requires that all users, including farmers and ranchers, take substantive measures that balance demands for water with increasingly limited supplies.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Participation requires parental consent, and in many cases, families actively seek out the program.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, asking for your money back after a long period requires some tact, etiquette pros say.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The Department of Motor Vehicles requires at least 7,500 people to apply and pre-pay the $50 fee to order a new vanity plate.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
But seeing the full picture requires remembering that great companies have always been defined by more than a single technology wave.
—Matt Witheiler, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
To be good stewards of the state’s water resources requires that all users, including farmers and ranchers, take substantive measures that balance demands for water with increasingly limited supplies.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Participation requires parental consent, and in many cases, families actively seek out the program.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, asking for your money back after a long period requires some tact, etiquette pros say.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
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Griffin said the county also needs to be mindful of ensuring access throughout the county to vital services, especially as other facilities continue to age, and consider whether more promotion is needed to inform the public about what the community resource centers offer.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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From Hollywood, California, to Hollywood, Florida, the wage standard needs nurturing and protecting with whatever tools are available.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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With her, Barlow takes a journey of spiritual awakening.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Pope usually takes the role of Jesus, carrying a wooden cross, but, last year, Francis, who was gravely ill, sent an aide in his stead.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Creativity wants a stage — and willing partners.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has shown interest in a team in London; Qatar Sports Investment, the owners of soccer giant PSG, is eying one in Paris; and RedBird Capital, which owns AC Milan and is an investor in Paramount, wants a team in Milan.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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His heroism, as described in the book, involves matters that reach deep into the history of New York’s cinematic craft unions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Part of that transformation, Hernández said, involves controlling the narrative.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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