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
Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.
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Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
California, for example, passed a law requiring AI companies to issue risk frameworks, report safety issues and protect whistleblowers.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Throttle bikes that go over 20 miles per hour or pedal bikes that go over 28 miles per hour are considered mopeds or motorcycles, requiring licensing and age thresholds to be legally operated in California.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Over the past few days, several Western governments have doubled down on requiring government ID to access social media platforms.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
That process generates a lot of heat, requiring insulation that can withstand all that heat over the years and prevent short circuits or fires.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Demonstrating the system on an older vessel suggests that similar ships could receive enhanced counter-drone capabilities without requiring major structural upgrades.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The pair say their grief journeys are not linear, requiring effort every day — sometimes just to get out of bed.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Within a year, the Legislature beefed up safety regulations on mobile homes, requiring them to be secured with anchors and tie-downs to prevent overturning and sliding during heavy winds.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
California, for example, passed a law requiring AI companies to issue risk frameworks, report safety issues and protect whistleblowers.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Throttle bikes that go over 20 miles per hour or pedal bikes that go over 28 miles per hour are considered mopeds or motorcycles, requiring licensing and age thresholds to be legally operated in California.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Over the past few days, several Western governments have doubled down on requiring government ID to access social media platforms.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
That process generates a lot of heat, requiring insulation that can withstand all that heat over the years and prevent short circuits or fires.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Demonstrating the system on an older vessel suggests that similar ships could receive enhanced counter-drone capabilities without requiring major structural upgrades.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The pair say their grief journeys are not linear, requiring effort every day — sometimes just to get out of bed.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Within a year, the Legislature beefed up safety regulations on mobile homes, requiring them to be secured with anchors and tie-downs to prevent overturning and sliding during heavy winds.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
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Almost all patients required hospitalization, with roughly two-thirds of those admitted needing intensive care.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, needing a positive result to have a chance at advancing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Starting at age 10, kids can also sign up as counselors-in-training, helping younger campers in the morning and taking classes with their own age group in the afternoon.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Parker, who serves as the chief of staff at Cook Children’s Hospital, has filed a conflict of interest form disclosing her employment and regularly recuses herself from votes involving city business with the hospital network.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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The stereotypes of casting Latinos as criminals on screen persisted, with one in four immigrant characters cast in roles involving drug dealing, smuggling, and human trafficking.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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