as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirements
Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.
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Mark Dee
march 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
New fraud prevention measures enacted by Texas may burden already-struggling child care providers who say requirements lack evidence of preventing fraud.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The framework, which the administration wants Congress to codify, calls for online safeguards for children, less stringent permitting requirements to shield customers from spikes in utility bills, intellectual property rights protections and language to prevent censorship.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Similar legislation to impose similar requirements for wheelchair and cellphone and laptop makers has failed to pass in recent years.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition, the businesses will be responsible for implementing new labeling, testing, and bookkeeping requirements.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
These platforms allow accounts to be opened online with low or no minimum balance requirements.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Mark Dee
march 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
New fraud prevention measures enacted by Texas may burden already-struggling child care providers who say requirements lack evidence of preventing fraud.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The framework, which the administration wants Congress to codify, calls for online safeguards for children, less stringent permitting requirements to shield customers from spikes in utility bills, intellectual property rights protections and language to prevent censorship.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Similar legislation to impose similar requirements for wheelchair and cellphone and laptop makers has failed to pass in recent years.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition, the businesses will be responsible for implementing new labeling, testing, and bookkeeping requirements.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
These platforms allow accounts to be opened online with low or no minimum balance requirements.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirements
Noun
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Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the past, the agency has said that Dilley offers families a safe environment equipped with access to educational materials, child care necessities and round-the-clock medical and mental health care.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices ought to honor your current needs.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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