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 Indiana Department of Administration is required to certify state vendor contracts are able to lawfully work in the U.S., according to the executive order.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Admission to the center, which is open on Saturdays, is free, but reservations are required.
—Scarlet Cheng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Alongside the Jewish majority, the Druze in Israel are the only religious community that is required by law to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (at the request of Druze religious and communal leaders).
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Admission to the center, which is open on Saturdays, is free, but reservations are required.
—Scarlet Cheng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Alongside the Jewish majority, the Druze in Israel are the only religious community that is required by law to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (at the request of Druze religious and communal leaders).
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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However, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) warned deeper, long-term solutions are needed.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Her office needs months of repairs for smoke damage.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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By Ben Walsh Donald Trump wants to get back into the casino business.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Bruins general manager wanted the captain to conclude his career in Black and Gold.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, the U.S. took another step toward thawing relations with Russia by weighing whether to lift sanctions on some Russian entities and individuals.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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By this point, Brody is sitting too; Chapman stands to take a picture of him and his parents on the couch across from Madison’s.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Require.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/require. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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