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 board’s unanimous vote came weeks after pension-plan actuaries confirmed the program would be cost-neutral, as state law requires.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The Act requires the violence or abuse to have been a ‘substantial contributing factor’ in the later criminal conduct.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
As Nick and Jackie’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
From landfills to reuse While chemical recycling is energy-intensive and requires solvents, the scientists stressed it should be used only when thermomechanical recycling is not possible.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike a game like Mario, which requires real-time reaction, Pokémon is turn-based, and has no time pressure.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Consistent excellence requires structure.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Volunteer Pass The Volunteer Pass requires a bit of sweat equity.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The best storytelling requires revision.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The Act requires the violence or abuse to have been a ‘substantial contributing factor’ in the later criminal conduct.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
As Nick and Jackie’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
From landfills to reuse While chemical recycling is energy-intensive and requires solvents, the scientists stressed it should be used only when thermomechanical recycling is not possible.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike a game like Mario, which requires real-time reaction, Pokémon is turn-based, and has no time pressure.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Consistent excellence requires structure.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Volunteer Pass The Volunteer Pass requires a bit of sweat equity.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The best storytelling requires revision.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
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Meanwhile, if a child or creative partner needs reassurance, your practical words can vanquish their anxieties and ensure any plans move forward without pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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Every great travel wardrobe needs a reliable layer, which is why the Bond Tank by Lioness on Amazon is a no-brainer—especially for 50 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Transgender athlete wants to drop her challenge Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University who convinced lower courts to temporarily block enforcement of Idaho’s ban, now wants to abandon her case.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everglades restoration involves removing as many of these dams as possible without risking flood control, while adding more reservoirs for water storage, all to revive a river of grass that flows once more.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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If your annual drive to the beach involves more than a full day on the road, that predictability drops fast.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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