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required

  • past participle
    of require.
    require
    verb (used with object)
    to have need of; need.
  • past tense form
    of require.
    require
    verb (used with object)
    to have need of; need.

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Japan tightened rules for permanent residency this month, with foreigners required to have higher annual incomes and greater fluency in Japanese.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

But comedy eventually taught her to do almost the opposite of what acting required.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

The letter states Omar and her lawyers weren’t given a copy of the warrant prior to the search, as had been required by the judge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

In most countries, a Wi-Fi connection is required.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

It wasn’t a rashy itch that required C.C.’s medical opinion.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el