- present tense form of require (3rd person singular).
requires
Example Sentences
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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
That requires frequent adjustments to systems such as the tokamak's heating equipment, magnets and gas injectors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
The ultimate reward is a trip to Minnesota to create a flavor in the company’s R&D lab, which requires 10,000 sticks—a JonnyPop a day, every day for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
That said, the play requires an extra-strength dose of willing suspension of disbelief.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Most people agree that the appreciation of art music requires some study, careful listening, or other extra effort.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
