as in to need
to have as a requirement
the toy requires four batteries, which are not included
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Recent Examples of require
Healthy hair requires more than just a regular trim and minimizing heat damage.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
For another brilliant terrace experience, the Renzo Piano designed Nemo Science Museum has a new open green, sustainable rooftop open to the public that doesn’t require entrance to the museum.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Yemeni regulations, however, required foreign nationals to partner with a local to open a business.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Female flies feed on nectar but require a blood meal to lay eggs, while males feed only on nectar.1 Many species that bite people are found in northern parts of the country, while species found in the South often are more of a swarming nuisance, says Gray.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
For another brilliant terrace experience, the Renzo Piano designed Nemo Science Museum has a new open green, sustainable rooftop open to the public that doesn’t require entrance to the museum.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Yemeni regulations, however, required foreign nationals to partner with a local to open a business.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Female flies feed on nectar but require a blood meal to lay eggs, while males feed only on nectar.1 Many species that bite people are found in northern parts of the country, while species found in the South often are more of a swarming nuisance, says Gray.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for require
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That means Kinloch will need to expand his reach beyond his congregation to get some new soles to the polls in Detroit.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The coalition of utilities would also need to lobby U.S. Congress for legislation approving the divestiture and allocating federal dollars to support infrastructure fixes.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Grocer Albertsons wants to know the details behind former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s sudden resignation in March amid an internal ethics investigation, according to a news report.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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But Turner wants to encourage states that are welcoming these projects to think ahead.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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The night started after the second veto meeting, in which Kelley Jorgensen took herself off the block.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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The National Weather Service reminds people to take extra precautions during elevated temperatures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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“Require.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/require. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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