as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
packed a warm jacket and other needfuls for an autumn weekend in the country
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Noun
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Since the city incentivized the private haulers to offer better deals by softening some recycling requirements, the pace of customers securing new service has accelerated, Bauer said.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025 -
Since no other candidates from South America are eligible for vice president, the only potential presidential candidate who can meet the requirements is Ben Sulayem.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The main compartment expands up to two inches, providing space for travel necessities (or the option to save space when needed).—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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In all, more than 400 families got car seats, diapers, food, cribs, clothes, books and other necessities at no cost.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aloe Vera Gel For sunburns or just extra protection during sightseeing, aloe vera gel and sunscreen are musts.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prisoners are not allowed to keep money behind bars, but cash can be provided by family members to a commissary fund used to buy food, toiletries and other minor needs, according to the Prison Fellowship.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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