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
Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Lakers took the bumpy route to overtime, requiring maximum execution on a play where the odds sway heavily against the individual.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But that’s only because his road to Denver was a little less conventional, requiring a little extra perseverance.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill requiring party registration that recently passed the House is a limited solution when a much better fix is available.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
Christian activists in several states have been tenaciously pushing legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom in their state.
—James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The plants have deep roots, requiring less water, and offer nourishment that wildlife depends on.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In 2023, pop singer Bebe Rexha was struck in the face when a concertgoer threw a phone directly at her during a Manhattan show, splitting her eyebrow and requiring stitches.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Massachusetts had committed to offshore wind by requiring its utilities to solicit proposals for up to 1,600 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2027.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Lakers took the bumpy route to overtime, requiring maximum execution on a play where the odds sway heavily against the individual.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But that’s only because his road to Denver was a little less conventional, requiring a little extra perseverance.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill requiring party registration that recently passed the House is a limited solution when a much better fix is available.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
Christian activists in several states have been tenaciously pushing legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom in their state.
—James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The plants have deep roots, requiring less water, and offer nourishment that wildlife depends on.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In 2023, pop singer Bebe Rexha was struck in the face when a concertgoer threw a phone directly at her during a Manhattan show, splitting her eyebrow and requiring stitches.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Massachusetts had committed to offshore wind by requiring its utilities to solicit proposals for up to 1,600 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2027.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
Verb
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Korea entered its final game of pool play not just needing a win, but to beat Australia by at least five runs (assuming a regular nine-inning game).—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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After needing to qualify for the playoffs through the NBA’s play-in tournament in each of the last three seasons, the Miami Heat’s goal this regular season is to avoid the play-in.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Travis Barker has worked with them, and every song is a Blink 182-level, class clown anthem about hot teachers and not wanting to leave your bedroom.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The city is also ripe for residents wanting to live somewhere that embraces progressive urban design and planning.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Charlotte won the third period 37-31 to remain ahead of Miami before taking full control of the contest in the fourth quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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As the seconds ticked down, shaded his coverage to Mark’s left, taking away the drive.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kerr did not specify whether or not Curry had begun drills involving physical contact, only reiterating that an update would come Saturday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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More complex cases — such as those involving multiple years of unfiled returns or large tax debts — generally result in higher total costs.—
Adam Palasciano,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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