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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Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The doctor starts with a panchakarma meditation session to determine what treatments your body needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 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
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In the video, Reinsel touted union benefits and said the DeSantis administration wants to tamp down the influence of those who push back against its policies.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Carrington wants others to understand the importance of childcare and that jobs like hers are valuable and worth protecting.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Burberry is a professor of English and an expert in geomythology, a field which involves searching old folk tales, myths and stories for evidence of real geological events.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Cariello said Cox also appears to apply in a lawsuit that music publishers filed against the X social network, which involves users uploading music to the platform.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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