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
Supporters of the parking lot say the land is currently uninhabited and requires consistent police presence to deter criminal activities.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
For one, owning compute infrastructure also requires maintenance and constant upkeep, meaning that specialists have to be brought on board.
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
However, each complaint requires an investigation that takes time away from districts and the state.
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Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Flying any light aircraft in Beijing requires approval from both the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
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Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Current and former employees said the new order, which effectively requires some teams to work 12-hour days, is burning people out.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Use them for snacks when traveling, fresh laundry, toys in the playroom, and anything else that requires a versatile basket.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In doctors’ offices, this digital influx of health information requires a new style of patient interaction, say South Florida physicians.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
For one, owning compute infrastructure also requires maintenance and constant upkeep, meaning that specialists have to be brought on board.
—
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
However, each complaint requires an investigation that takes time away from districts and the state.
—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Flying any light aircraft in Beijing requires approval from both the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Current and former employees said the new order, which effectively requires some teams to work 12-hour days, is burning people out.
—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Use them for snacks when traveling, fresh laundry, toys in the playroom, and anything else that requires a versatile basket.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In doctors’ offices, this digital influx of health information requires a new style of patient interaction, say South Florida physicians.
—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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By chance, Rhaena arrives at the Gullet on dragonback just in time to make the same hubristic mistake as her sister and her cousin, all suffering from the delusion that the war needs them.
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Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort.
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Mousa Tamari takes a beautiful crossing shot into the box from Ehsan Haddad and slides into the ball to send it past Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez and into the back of the net for Jordan’s first score and third of the tournament.
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Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.
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Charles wants peace with his son.
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The longer answer involves a team of researchers right down the road in Arlington who are about to play a real role in keeping it that way.
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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