requiring

present participle of require

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Recent Examples of requiring The Georgia Department of Transportation has planned back-to-back closures this weekend and next on different sections of the busy Atlanta interstate, requiring detours and causing significant delays. Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 In January, the bank asked the judge to throw out Arbuckle’s claims, arguing that evidence exchanged by both sides showed no key factual disputes requiring a jury to resolve. Chase Jordan july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 The article argues that management is a distinct career change, not merely a promotion, requiring different skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and coaching, rather than just technical expertise. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Soon enough, the simple case of a missing antique balloons into a triple homicide involving warring street gangs and requiring a citywide treasure hunt. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 Available degree programs vary by campus, and some programs, including nursing and those requiring a portfolio or audition, may not be eligible. Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 The department is citing Florida laws requiring adherence to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and protecting private student information. Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Documentary productions will be assessed across 13 positions, also requiring six women to secure the incentive. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requiring
Verb
  • And both will fit in your pocket without needing a belt to keep your pants up.
    Joe Salas July 26, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • Permanent advance voters, military and overseas voters and their spouses and dependents and those who have signed a declaration of religious objection form are exempt from needing photo ID in Kansas.
    Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Goodman was very vocal in the weeks leading up to the All-Star Game about wanting to be in the Home Run Derby, to showcase himself on a stage that his small-market team doesn’t really offer.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Even Liz Taylor and Richard Burton stopped by (at one of Ciuffardi’s earlier eateries), wanting to take in the Sestri sunset away from their usual perch in Portofino.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • In the Madrid region alone, 6,000 hectares (23 square miles) burnt overnight, taking the total area scorched in that region to 34,000 hectares (131 square miles) in just the last few days, Ayuso said.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • There's Volta, a sheltered offering that wraps around the lobby, and Parostia (taking its name from the stone oven of traditional Parian houses), sandwiched between the pool area and the beach.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Ferguson said that the years of lawsuits and controversies involving the department have contributed to a lack of public trust.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Coinbase, meanwhile, is struggling to find its footing after betting heavily on a strategy involving its in-house blockchain that has yet to pay off.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 29 July 2026

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“Requiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requiring. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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