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
Supporters of the parking lot say the land is currently uninhabited and requires consistent police presence to deter criminal activities.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
For one, owning compute infrastructure also requires maintenance and constant upkeep, meaning that specialists have to be brought on board.
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
However, each complaint requires an investigation that takes time away from districts and the state.
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Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Flying any light aircraft in Beijing requires approval from both the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
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Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
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.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Use them for snacks when traveling, fresh laundry, toys in the playroom, and anything else that requires a versatile basket.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In doctors’ offices, this digital influx of health information requires a new style of patient interaction, say South Florida physicians.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
For one, owning compute infrastructure also requires maintenance and constant upkeep, meaning that specialists have to be brought on board.
—
Forbes.com,
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
Flying any light aircraft in Beijing requires approval from both the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
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
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
But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In doctors’ offices, this digital influx of health information requires a new style of patient interaction, say South Florida physicians.
—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
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Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
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While Schmid fills the role of a high-end backup, Florida still needs to acquire a starting-caliber goaltender prior to the start of the season with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov departing.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
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Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.
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Charles wants peace with his son.
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Part of Exemplar’s plan to focus more on luxury involves shrinking its footprint, going from around 170 stores last year to just 49 now.
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If the dumping involves hazardous materials, commercial waste or much larger amounts of trash, the offense can be charged as a felony, with fines that can reach $50,000 or more.
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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