as in needing
to have as a requirement
the toy requires four batteries, which are not included
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Recent Examples of requiring
Critics say the commission lacks religious and ideological diversity, violates federal law requiring balanced viewpoints, and threatens long-standing constitutional church-state protections.
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
These material queries can be performed on a standard desktop computer rather than requiring expensive supercomputer calculations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Over the past two decades, schools have started requiring even the youngest children to focus on more challenging academic tasks.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Meanwhile, the biogas itself contains large amounts of carbon dioxide – often around 35% to 40% – reducing its direct usefulness as a fuel and requiring additional upgrading before it can be injected into natural gas infrastructure as renewable natural gas.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Alito asked whether that child, born to an Iranian citizen, and therefore also an Iranian citizen, was still subject to Iran’s law requiring compulsory military service.
—Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Although lightweight and robust, the material is notoriously difficult to machine, requiring more work to achieve the angles.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
Some people lose the genetic lottery and end up requiring a replacement organ, often at a young age.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 3 May 2026
These tools are designed to streamline workflows without requiring additional software.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
These material queries can be performed on a standard desktop computer rather than requiring expensive supercomputer calculations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Over the past two decades, schools have started requiring even the youngest children to focus on more challenging academic tasks.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Meanwhile, the biogas itself contains large amounts of carbon dioxide – often around 35% to 40% – reducing its direct usefulness as a fuel and requiring additional upgrading before it can be injected into natural gas infrastructure as renewable natural gas.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Alito asked whether that child, born to an Iranian citizen, and therefore also an Iranian citizen, was still subject to Iran’s law requiring compulsory military service.
—Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Although lightweight and robust, the material is notoriously difficult to machine, requiring more work to achieve the angles.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
Some people lose the genetic lottery and end up requiring a replacement organ, often at a young age.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 3 May 2026
These tools are designed to streamline workflows without requiring additional software.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
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Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The one-day trial showed that a laser system can be set up quickly without needing complicated work in a shipyard.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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The village wanting to put its electrical and cable lines underground brought the total to a hefty $90 million.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020 due to media intrusion and racist coverage, eventually taking residence in Canada and, later, California, with their two children – Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Brown said Atlanta was taking away the Knicks’ spray game, which made the answer simpler.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The issue of antisemitism is also roiling the Green Party, which has passed Labour in the polls, but is now facing numerous scandals involving its candidates posting antisemitic content.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But as more flyers turn to booze to soothe their nerves, the number of aggressive incidents on planes involving passengers has crept up.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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