- present tense form of require (3rd person singular).
requires
Example Sentences
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His job requires long hours and hard graft.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Each ship requires about 200 million liters of water, which is then discharged into the sea.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Valadao, in a statement to The Times, said data center construction requires a “responsible approach” that includes local input and ratepayer protections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
I walk down the street and I see an alarming number of people wearing weighted walking vests now, which is so frightening that it requires me to catch my breath every now and again.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Spray paint requires adult supervision. Put this box down so you don’t paint the lawn.”
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
