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
To become a licensed drone pilot within the department, officers must apply, interview, and pass an FAA exam — requiring knowledge of nautical and weather chart reading.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
California and other states enacted similar laws in 2023 requiring heavy metal testing and disclosure for baby food, but, at that time, formula was not included.
—Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Congress can also pass legislation without delay requiring prior consultation with congressional leadership for the first use of an American nuclear weapon.
—Steven Andreasen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
In recent weeks, General Mills and Best Buy joined Medtronic, Ameriprise and Center Point Energy in requiring employees to be in the office four days a week instead of three.
—Dee Depass, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The postmortem highlighted nearly two dozen laws that the city attorney’s office identified as affecting Meridian city business, some requiring minor tweaks to standard practices and others necessitating city-code overhauls.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Other guardrails in the bill include naming an individual on the guardianship petition instead of an organization, requiring certification of all staff working in guardian roles at private guardianship organizations, and periodic background checks of those employees.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Not to mention, critical jobs requiring a degree, like nurses and teachers, need the support of a workforce to best serve their communities.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
California and other states enacted similar laws in 2023 requiring heavy metal testing and disclosure for baby food, but, at that time, formula was not included.
—Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Congress can also pass legislation without delay requiring prior consultation with congressional leadership for the first use of an American nuclear weapon.
—Steven Andreasen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
In recent weeks, General Mills and Best Buy joined Medtronic, Ameriprise and Center Point Energy in requiring employees to be in the office four days a week instead of three.
—Dee Depass, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The postmortem highlighted nearly two dozen laws that the city attorney’s office identified as affecting Meridian city business, some requiring minor tweaks to standard practices and others necessitating city-code overhauls.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Other guardrails in the bill include naming an individual on the guardianship petition instead of an organization, requiring certification of all staff working in guardian roles at private guardianship organizations, and periodic background checks of those employees.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Not to mention, critical jobs requiring a degree, like nurses and teachers, need the support of a workforce to best serve their communities.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
Verb
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The villa layout works great for families needing space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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After needing five pitchers in a rout over Texas State earlier in the day just to reach the regional final out of the losers’ bracket, USC coach Andy Stankiewicz rode Johnson on Sunday night.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The past few seasons have all been about Amanda wanting to open up and find her own voice, but here her voice is once again getting lost in the roar of someone else.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Throughout the season, Idalski talked a lot about wanting Vancouver to be difficult to play against with a strong on-ice identity, much like his college team.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Several Republican primaries are taking place Tuesday in South Dakota, where Democrats have been shut out of statewide office since 2015.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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The Peninsula swimming pool is among the best in the city; there's no better way to beat the heat in this famously hot capital than by taking a dip right on the river.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Julian was killed on Saturday, May 30, after a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle near Signal Butte Road and State Route 24, according to the Mesa Police Department, as reported by NBC affiliate 12News.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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One person is dead, and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Tuesday afternoon, police said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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