Synonyms of requires

requires

verb

present tense third-person singular of require

as in needs

to have as a requirement

the toy requires four batteries, which are not included

Synonyms & Similar Words

• needs
• takes
• wants
• involves
• necessitates
• demands
• calls for
• claims
• challenges
• entails
• warrants
• lacks
• asks
• bears
• begs
• insists
• stipulates
• cries (for)
• hurts (for)
• clamors (for)
• enjoins
• commands
• exacts
• presses
• quests

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• has
• holds
• possesses
• owns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of requires

Use them for snacks when traveling, fresh laundry, toys in the playroom, and anything else that requires a versatile basket. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

However, each complaint requires an investigation that takes time away from districts and the state. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

Current and former employees said the new order, which effectively requires some teams to work 12-hour days, is burning people out. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026

Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Full membership, with $1,500 in dues, requires higher rankings and more tournament appearances. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026

Not every driver wants a truck that requires DIY installations or extreme customization to include basic features. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Supporters of the parking lot say the land is currently uninhabited and requires consistent police presence to deter criminal activities. — Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026