as in needs
to have as a requirement
the toy requires four batteries, which are not included
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Recent Examples of requires
That requires humans to choose regeneration over extraction.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, the infrastructure costs are enormous, since maglev requires entirely new guideways, rather than upgrading existing tracks.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Act now, because flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
That type of injury usually requires surgery and comes with a lengthy recovery.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
But planning a trip that appeals to every age group often requires careful thought and expert insight.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, the infrastructure costs are enormous, since maglev requires entirely new guideways, rather than upgrading existing tracks.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Act now, because flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
That type of injury usually requires surgery and comes with a lengthy recovery.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
But planning a trip that appeals to every age group often requires careful thought and expert insight.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requires
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London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rhodes needs a heel run at some point in the next year or two.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s signature protein-repairing peptide simultaneously takes a journey into the individual hair shaft to repair any damage, helping tackle a lack of volume on a long-term basis.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tiffy Time said nobody wants Nia Jax near the WWE Women’s World Championship.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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My Final Thoughts This foundation is a game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin who wants full coverage that actually lasts through heat and/or long days.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Reform of the current system to address this issue involves school choice which includes specialty charter schools, evidence based pilot projects in traditional schools, home school resources with support and virtual classrooms.—
Laura Cassidy,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Planetary formation is believed to occur through a process called accretion — which involves small particles in dusty, gas-rich disks around young stars colliding and sticking together, gradually growing to the size of planets.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Requires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requires. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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