- present tense form of require (3rd person singular).
requires
Example Sentences
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Munich has banned broadcasting live streams from the festival and requires anyone who wants to film there to hold a permit, which is issued by the city for a fee.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The government this week announced plans to smooth the application process, which today requires several steps including an in-person appointment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The sector has propped up the labor market in the United States in the last year, as an aging population requires more care.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, the global supply chain that American firms rely on often requires lead times that can stretch several weeks compared to their Chinese peers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
It was the kind of fall that requires a person to lie still for a moment, let the experience wash over them like a wave of boiling water.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
