as in requirements
something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
An education is an important precondition for getting a good job. They insist on a guarantee as a precondition to the deal.
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Recent Examples of preconditions
Trump is fully capable of spinning a narrative that would claim one of those preconditions, even while having no resemblance to the truth.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Build Preconditions First Start with the preconditions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, the late Tuesday decision handed down by Judge Amit Mehta, who has been overseeing the Google Search antitrust trial, prevents Alphabet from paying for contracts with preconditions such as making its Google Search the exclusive search option.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The first step—which could be agreed in days—is an immediate cease-fire along current front lines, without any preconditions or promises beyond starting talks.
—Miriam Sapiro, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The White House quickly shifted away from its preconditions for the meeting.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Build Preconditions First Start with the preconditions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, the late Tuesday decision handed down by Judge Amit Mehta, who has been overseeing the Google Search antitrust trial, prevents Alphabet from paying for contracts with preconditions such as making its Google Search the exclusive search option.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The first step—which could be agreed in days—is an immediate cease-fire along current front lines, without any preconditions or promises beyond starting talks.
—Miriam Sapiro, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The White House quickly shifted away from its preconditions for the meeting.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconditions
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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There’s also bonus storage behind the vanity mirror, and built-ins along the wall with both open shelves and closed cabinets to stow other bathroom necessities.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Healing and transparency are prerequisites for future trust.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Riyadh’s message is consistent, that peace and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are prerequisites for a new regional growth cycle.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Preconditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconditions. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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