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
There are many different types of crabgrass (Digitaria spp), but getting rid of them requires the same approach, says Waltz.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Her euthanasia had been unanimously approved, as the law requires, by two doctors, a lawyer and a review and oversight body; and it had been scheduled to take place on 2 August 2024.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Apr. 2026
Federal education law requires that all students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
That requires getting into the emotional space of a person.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Planning an outdoor kitchen requires more thought than one inside a home, in my opinion.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
For example, there’s a new discount for seniors that requires an application.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Her euthanasia had been unanimously approved, as the law requires, by two doctors, a lawyer and a review and oversight body; and it had been scheduled to take place on 2 August 2024.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Apr. 2026
Federal education law requires that all students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
That requires getting into the emotional space of a person.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Planning an outdoor kitchen requires more thought than one inside a home, in my opinion.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
For example, there’s a new discount for seniors that requires an application.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 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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Then, later on, when Mark takes Margo to court for custody, the judge can’t believe someone who looks like her is a grandmother.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the news breaks of faraway civilian casualties — an erroneous air strike on a school that relied on outdated intelligence, for example — the mind takes refuge in abstractions and statistics.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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
Verb
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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 13 Apr. 2026.
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