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
This specific energy discharge behavior is relevant for machinery that requires brief, intense energy outputs, such as unmanned aerial vehicles during departure and descent sequences.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Not only that, S&P Dow Jones Indices also requires companies to have made a profit in its most recent quarter and over the sum of its last four quarters.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 13 June 2026
In the luteal phase, rising core body temperature delays sleep onset since falling asleep requires a temperature drop.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Much of the world adopted the 12-inch game, which requires gloves and a field.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions, Gabay points out, is that success requires a massive social media following.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In fact, keeping denim looking its best requires not washing them very often at all.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Rice and his supporters need to find them and persuade them to agree to sign a petition that requires them to disclose personal information to a stranger.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Native plants are a sustainable option that requires less maintenance once established.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Not only that, S&P Dow Jones Indices also requires companies to have made a profit in its most recent quarter and over the sum of its last four quarters.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 13 June 2026
In the luteal phase, rising core body temperature delays sleep onset since falling asleep requires a temperature drop.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Much of the world adopted the 12-inch game, which requires gloves and a field.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions, Gabay points out, is that success requires a massive social media following.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In fact, keeping denim looking its best requires not washing them very often at all.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Rice and his supporters need to find them and persuade them to agree to sign a petition that requires them to disclose personal information to a stranger.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Native plants are a sustainable option that requires less maintenance once established.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
Verb
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There’s a lot of repairing and resolution that needs to happen in this final episode, but luckily things start strong with Liz and Jo-Ellen pulling each other aside to talk things through on the beach.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
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This summer look takes brunettes a shade lighter for the season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Whisk it in until the dressing is rich, thick, and emulsified, which takes less than a minute.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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The petition states that Nick Reiner still wants Jackson to represent him, and that Jackson is still willing to do so if funds can be obtained.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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This model is for everyone who wants to know both what is likely to happen in an upcoming soccer match, but also why.—
Ethan Douglas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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At May Mobility, Olson said that involves installing systems in autonomous cars that are capable of simulating and assessing various scenarios simultaneously and choosing the best option.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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On Saturday, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department said the case involves a county resident believed to have been exposed to the disease during international travel.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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