requiring

present participle of require

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of requiring The Legislature is advancing bills requiring developers and operators to disclose the centers’ water usage. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 The resolution also includes a clause requiring a supermajority of five votes if the county is to participate in future TADs. Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026 Some Democratic candidates gunning to replace Graham Platner have criticized Collins’ recent vote to continue funding the agency without requiring additional guardrails. NBC news, 15 July 2026 Identity monitoring service Aura will freeze your credit without requiring you to contact the credit bureaus. Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026 The temporary pause applies to data centers requiring 50 megawatts or more of power while the state develops a new regulatory framework. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Canada in 2023 passed a law requiring technology companies to pay for the use of news content. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Instead of requiring extensive human involvement on each flight, the system uses intelligent automation, allowing a single operator to oversee more aircraft during missions. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 Personal wealth may also grow outside of the business, requiring coordination between business and personal planning. Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
Verb
  • With the government fundamentally needing to refill the reserve rather than drain it further, the SPR has transformed from a political tool for price suppression into a major backstop against sharp declines in crude oil prices.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Most people who do experience cyclosporiasis will recover without needing any medical treatment.
    Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • For travelers wanting a bit more comfort, business class provides a noticeable upgrade.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • One beach local says that tourists wanting to create a party atmosphere takes away from the sound of the ocean and the enjoyment of others.
    Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Tokyo — Japan may have its first ever female prime minister, but her government’s attempts to avoid a royal succession crisis are making the chances of a woman taking the imperial throne ever slimmer.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Since taking office, al-Zaidi has made a public show of cracking down on corruption.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • During a family fun night Monday at Summit Waves in Lee’s Summit, two incidents occurred, one involving a gun, according to the city’s parks and recreation department.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Sanders will head to Michigan this week to rally with his candidates up and down the ballot, while Schumer is not even involving himself in the Maine do-over primary.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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