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
India became Sri Lanka’s de facto lender of last resort without requiring the Sri Lankan government to address concerns about the human rights abuses, militarization, or corruption that fueled the country’s political crisis.
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Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
His relationship with the company predates the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, the federal law requiring manufacturers to publicly disclose their payments to doctors.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
The Department of Transportation is still requiring airlines to reduce flight schedules by 10% at 40 major airports nationwide, even as the government shutdown winds down.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In Missouri, the Kansas City Council approved an ordinance Thursday to prohibit drivers from making right turns on red lights in school zones during school zone hours, requiring signs at intersections and allowing schools to request waivers if pick-up and drop-off is disrupted by the rule change.
—Pj Green
november 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
In fact, doing it properly is an art form of sorts, with layering requiring the right mix of textures, metals, and ring thicknesses to build out a covetable final look that doesn’t feel burdensome on your finger.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
To bolster their arguments, Pasadena and the RBOC—a nonprofit that manages the Rose Bowl—cite rulings from the 1970s, 1980s and 2000s that compelled the New York Jets, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins to honor leases requiring them to stay in their respective home venues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Governments aren’t, except when forced through the will of the people who voted years ago requiring bidding for services between government and private providers.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Tariffs, as a duty, fall under the category of requiring congressional approval.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
His relationship with the company predates the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, the federal law requiring manufacturers to publicly disclose their payments to doctors.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
The Department of Transportation is still requiring airlines to reduce flight schedules by 10% at 40 major airports nationwide, even as the government shutdown winds down.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In Missouri, the Kansas City Council approved an ordinance Thursday to prohibit drivers from making right turns on red lights in school zones during school zone hours, requiring signs at intersections and allowing schools to request waivers if pick-up and drop-off is disrupted by the rule change.
—Pj Green
november 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
In fact, doing it properly is an art form of sorts, with layering requiring the right mix of textures, metals, and ring thicknesses to build out a covetable final look that doesn’t feel burdensome on your finger.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
To bolster their arguments, Pasadena and the RBOC—a nonprofit that manages the Rose Bowl—cite rulings from the 1970s, 1980s and 2000s that compelled the New York Jets, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins to honor leases requiring them to stay in their respective home venues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Governments aren’t, except when forced through the will of the people who voted years ago requiring bidding for services between government and private providers.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Tariffs, as a duty, fall under the category of requiring congressional approval.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
Verb
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If an app asks for permissions that do not match its purpose, like a calculator wanting your location or a flashlight needing camera access, that is a major red flag.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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What Maliya didn’t know at the time was that Alex, 27, was only in the state for six months before needing to return to college to finish his degree.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Anyone wanting to argue the riches of European films need go no further than the new talents spotlighted at this year’s Seville European Film Festival which launched last year a Rampa section for first and second features and has added short films to its lineup in 2025.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fans wanting to go to games will enter from Gate 2 on the north side of the football stadium and will go through security screenings there before entering the arena on the south side of the building.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When in doubt, close the page and verify the URL before taking any action.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roan ended up taking home the trophy.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The decision effectively ends months of back-and-forth accusations involving Lively, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Indiana State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting involving Fishers' officers.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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