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
Both also demand total discipline, a rigor that requires deep understanding of every nuance.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
While your gal might be perfectly happy with a card or bouquet, finding the best gifts for girlfriends requires a little more thought.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
There’s an intimacy to making serious work together that requires a lot of each other.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The British monarchy is the kind of thing that requires meticulous planning for every little thing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
The legislation also requires chatbot operators to implement a protocol for addressing suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm, including a notification that refers users to crisis service providers, according to a press release from Padilla’s office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Urquijo welcomes the competition, stating that such an important endeavor requires several experiments for verification.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Building out that much infrastructure requires a hefty amount of new energy.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
While your gal might be perfectly happy with a card or bouquet, finding the best gifts for girlfriends requires a little more thought.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
There’s an intimacy to making serious work together that requires a lot of each other.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The British monarchy is the kind of thing that requires meticulous planning for every little thing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
The legislation also requires chatbot operators to implement a protocol for addressing suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm, including a notification that refers users to crisis service providers, according to a press release from Padilla’s office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Urquijo welcomes the competition, stating that such an important endeavor requires several experiments for verification.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Building out that much infrastructure requires a hefty amount of new energy.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
Verb
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The world needs the Irwin family.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bend-don’t-break defense The Dolphins’ run defense obviously still needs work.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the Lower and Upper Houses choose different candidates, the Lower House’s selection takes precedence.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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This is too difficult to answer especially since the last 25 years takes me to 13 years old, so basically this period is my entire reading history.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fear is so powerful because almost no human wants to die.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Because, no, everybody wants to be that.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These four are all very proud of their special status, which involves democratic processes, including members electing the club’s president, approving (or not) annual accounts, and voting on changes to club statutes at assemblies that must be held once a year.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This surgery involves a smaller incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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