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
Those decisions on what to review next in the Second Amendment space come after the high court struck down on June 25 a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing guns into stores or other private property open to the public.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The findings suggest that requiring face mask use in public could help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Among other changes, the deal tightened rules for the auto industry, requiring that 75% of each vehicle be produced in North America to avoid any import duties.
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Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
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Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
During a procedure requiring anesthesia to improve his condition Monday, Makan went into cardiac arrest and could not be resuscitated, zoo officials said.
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Reeti Malhotra
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Millions of index cards, once restricted by German privacy laws and requiring a lengthy process to obtain, are now directly searchable online in German media, as of a few months ago, after the US National Archives published the surviving membership card files online.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
According to Boerner, the most in-demand roles are, in order, Safety Engineer, Information Security, Integration Engineer, Reliability Engineer, and Hardware Engineer, with each role requiring at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Moving components separated cleanly, while articulated sections operated freely without requiring additional post-processing.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The findings suggest that requiring face mask use in public could help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Among other changes, the deal tightened rules for the auto industry, requiring that 75% of each vehicle be produced in North America to avoid any import duties.
—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
During a procedure requiring anesthesia to improve his condition Monday, Makan went into cardiac arrest and could not be resuscitated, zoo officials said.
—
Reeti Malhotra
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Millions of index cards, once restricted by German privacy laws and requiring a lengthy process to obtain, are now directly searchable online in German media, as of a few months ago, after the US National Archives published the surviving membership card files online.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
According to Boerner, the most in-demand roles are, in order, Safety Engineer, Information Security, Integration Engineer, Reliability Engineer, and Hardware Engineer, with each role requiring at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Moving components separated cleanly, while articulated sections operated freely without requiring additional post-processing.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
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January 20 – February 18 Connections feel electric without needing to rush.
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Amiri came up next, needing to score to keep his team alive and simply buried it in the bottom right corner.
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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The derailment was the second deadly crash involving an Amtrak train at an uncontrolled crossing in as many days.
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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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