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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But every champion needs a little bit of luck.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Every traveler needs at least one sandal that can handle weddings, nice dinners, and those vacation moments when sneakers just won't cut it.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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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Preparing your home for summer often involves changing bedding and window treatments or setting up fans and air conditioning units.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Meal timing and the gut In the new research, the authors defined chronic physiological stress by participants’ composite allostatic load score — which involves eight cardiovascular, metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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