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
The offer is available for dine-in only, and requires a valid ID.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Black walnuts have an extremely hard shell that requires special tools or a heavy hammer to crack.
—Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
That last part from Vrabel, about the Patriots ending the first half with the ball in their hands, requires some explaining.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Filming requires coordination with the RSCN to ensure environmental compliance and sustainability.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Interestingly, the material’s preparation requires only green solvents — namely, water and acetone — which simplifies the synthesis and reduces the environmental impact.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Real progress—and lasting resilience—requires recognizing what’s going well.
—Por Lan Nguyen Chaplin, Harvard Business Review, 10 Nov. 2025
The latter approach requires less upfront investment—in both time and money—but brings lower revenue upside.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The process requires finding a big enough question that can sustain the book.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Black walnuts have an extremely hard shell that requires special tools or a heavy hammer to crack.
—Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
That last part from Vrabel, about the Patriots ending the first half with the ball in their hands, requires some explaining.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Filming requires coordination with the RSCN to ensure environmental compliance and sustainability.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Interestingly, the material’s preparation requires only green solvents — namely, water and acetone — which simplifies the synthesis and reduces the environmental impact.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Real progress—and lasting resilience—requires recognizing what’s going well.
—Por Lan Nguyen Chaplin, Harvard Business Review, 10 Nov. 2025
The latter approach requires less upfront investment—in both time and money—but brings lower revenue upside.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The process requires finding a big enough question that can sustain the book.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
Verb
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Your change program needs to provide team members with continuing evidence that the changes are working and spreading.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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And look, no one needs a fancy beverage fridge.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Nov. 2025
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Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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Our recipe for Million Dollar Deviled Eggs takes a classic recipe and amps it up to be even more creamy, rich, and indulgent—all with a subtle briny crunch to top it off.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Everybody wants to have a play and that’s a positive thing.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office notifies ICE of every person booked into the jail who was not born in the United States, and asks if the agency wants a detainer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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One promising route involves converting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can then be transformed into fuels and chemicals using electricity from renewable sources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Getting there involves a short cliffside hike—pause at the top for the postcard view of the Dois Irmãos peaks—before descending a rocky path.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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