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
Verb
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The relief measure, which needs parliamentary approval, would come on top of a 250 million euro tax break approved nearly three weeks ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Cade Cunningham, who would be a candidate for MVP and first-team All-NBA, needs two games to qualify for awards and will probably be held out of Sunday’s contest.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Israel wants Lebanon’s government to assume responsibility for disarming Hezbollah, much like was envisaged in a November 2024 ceasefire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Kennedy Center’s new leadership wants to prove to critics the building is damaged beyond simple repair.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The potential exposure at the community college involves multidrug-resistant TB, a type of infection that does not respond to standard medications.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In practice, this means that Afghan migrants, whose route to Poland almost always involves Belarus, cannot apply for asylum, regardless of their individual circumstances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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