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
With tax-filing deadlines coming in April, the spring quarter typically requires less borrowing than other times of the year.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Kornberg said the town’s attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers’ firings hadn’t followed the town charter, which requires 30 days’ notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The ruling was seen as a blow to a provision of the Voting Rights Act that requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The state Senate has yet to agree to consider new districts later this month, an action that requires a two-thirds vote.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
The ruling was seen as a blow to a provision of the Voting Rights Act that requires political maps to include districts where minority populations’ preferred candidates can win elections.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Like Great Smoky Mountains National Park, entrance to the Congaree National Park firefly event requires a lottery reservation.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Carroll answered that Connecticut law requires the company to look after the best interests of its shareholders.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
This tasty perennial is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9, requires minimal upkeep, and its yields become more abundant with each passing year.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Kornberg said the town’s attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers’ firings hadn’t followed the town charter, which requires 30 days’ notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The ruling was seen as a blow to a provision of the Voting Rights Act that requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The state Senate has yet to agree to consider new districts later this month, an action that requires a two-thirds vote.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
The ruling was seen as a blow to a provision of the Voting Rights Act that requires political maps to include districts where minority populations’ preferred candidates can win elections.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Like Great Smoky Mountains National Park, entrance to the Congaree National Park firefly event requires a lottery reservation.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Carroll answered that Connecticut law requires the company to look after the best interests of its shareholders.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
This tasty perennial is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9, requires minimal upkeep, and its yields become more abundant with each passing year.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
Verb
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Conversations can start light but shift quickly once something real needs to be said.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs attention before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Across the street, a club takes phones at the door — sticker over the lens, no photos.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Say that a presidential candidate wants to create universal prekindergarten, implement a comprehensive parental-leave policy, lower the Medicare-eligibility age, and invest in clean energy and cancer research.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bill, lawmakers said, will establish Connecticut as a national leader in oversight of a major industry that involves billions of dollars and is a large driver on the stock market.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The production of each game involves myriad costs, too, including for electricity, technology, utilities, sanitation, marketing and equipment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2026
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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