require
verb (used with object)
to have need of; need.
required
Example Sentences
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Defense lawyers had argued 15 years—the minimum required by law—was sufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
The only gold-standard study on the safety of the protocol was stopped after patients enrolled in the study experienced serious complications that required a visit to the emergency room.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
Verizon believes it will take up to eight years for SpaceX to have the required infrastructure to compete in the mobile wireless business.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
This required extensive high-resolution video recordings collected over many days and nights, producing enormous amounts of data for analysis.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Before this matter proceeds any further,” Lemuel interrupted, “What is the girl’s sin? What is she required to repent of?”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
