as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
There can often be an enormous educational requirement to help board members become more comfortable using AI.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Medicaid is a health insurance program, paid for with state and federal money, for pregnant women, infants, children, individuals with disabilities, older adults and low-income Ohioans who meet specific requirements.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Although there's a minimum age requirement, there's no maximum age limit.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the notice, the site uses a misleading logo, charges inflated prices and buries a disclaimer far down the page that does not meet state requirements.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Medicaid is a health insurance program, paid for with state and federal money, for pregnant women, infants, children, individuals with disabilities, older adults and low-income Ohioans who meet specific requirements.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Although there's a minimum age requirement, there's no maximum age limit.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the notice, the site uses a misleading logo, charges inflated prices and buries a disclaimer far down the page that does not meet state requirements.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
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SuperSoft Fleece Cropped Wide-Leg Pants Comfortable travel pants are a must for long flights, and this wide-leg pair is made from Quince’s SuperSoft fleece material that has a blend of tencel, spandex, and polyester.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Use a Bookmark Using bookmarks while reading library books is an absolute must.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Your father may need a conservatorship to ensure that his rent is paid and his necessities are covered.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Local leaders in the capital expressed opposition, noting that violent crime had been declining and questioning the necessity of federal intervention.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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