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
The chicken requires minimal ingredients, including a marinade packet with ginger, salt and a variety of other seasonings, available at most Asian grocery stores.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
That perfect lawn typically requires supplemental irrigation, fertilizer, regular mowing and often pesticide applications.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
The fiddly business of cracking crabs or peeling shrimp requires a little time and focus, and that is what’s so great about a seafood boil.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
And unlike other one-euro sell-offs that often require buyers to commit to spending thousands of dollars on renovations, these sales require no guarantees or down payments.
—Silvia Marchetti, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
That perfect lawn typically requires supplemental irrigation, fertilizer, regular mowing and often pesticide applications.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
The fiddly business of cracking crabs or peeling shrimp requires a little time and focus, and that is what’s so great about a seafood boil.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
And unlike other one-euro sell-offs that often require buyers to commit to spending thousands of dollars on renovations, these sales require no guarantees or down payments.
—Silvia Marchetti, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for require
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This is occurring a quarter sooner than previously announced and will be completed without needing to retire additional debt, giving Pitney Bowes more cash flexibility going forward.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Humans, specifically, need tryptophan to produce serotonin and melatonin, which respectively regulate mood and sleep.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The organization supports progressive candidates who want to run for local office.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But what Ellie really wants is adult responsibilities.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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In another outfit change, Lopez took the opportunity to show off her abs in a sparkling metallic gown with dramatic cutouts and a sheer tiered fringe skirt.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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This news will take nobody who has been watching developments in the U.K. by surprise.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Require.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/require. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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