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
Three preconditions are needed to distribute accountability.
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Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These changes are the preconditions for lower rates.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The report said negotiations will begin only if the other side accepts Iran's preconditions.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Iranian preconditions But question marks hang over the ceasefire and the talks' ultimate outcome.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The ceasefire announced by Trump on Tuesday night has been fragile, and both sides have accused the other of not meeting preconditions for the talks.
—Justin Fishel, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
And long-term, bat oils and droppings can stain a home and create preconditions for mold.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Those funds pay for emergency shelters, transitional housing and rapid rehousing programs – which provide temporary rental assistance and the assistance of a social worker, without preconditions – and permanent supportive housing.
—Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These changes are the preconditions for lower rates.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The report said negotiations will begin only if the other side accepts Iran's preconditions.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Iranian preconditions But question marks hang over the ceasefire and the talks' ultimate outcome.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The ceasefire announced by Trump on Tuesday night has been fragile, and both sides have accused the other of not meeting preconditions for the talks.
—Justin Fishel, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
And long-term, bat oils and droppings can stain a home and create preconditions for mold.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Those funds pay for emergency shelters, transitional housing and rapid rehousing programs – which provide temporary rental assistance and the assistance of a social worker, without preconditions – and permanent supportive housing.
—Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconditions
Noun
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Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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But only service members who are not overweight and fit certain height and weight requirements can attend, according to a screenshot of a Pentagon memo shared to a military Facebook group and a person familiar with the matter.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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People also are looking for cheap thrills, while necessities have gotten more expensive.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The political euphoria that arises from economic growth can quickly curdle into anger if the growth prices the middle class out of life’s necessities.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Bessent’s team will assess conditions in Gulf countries and request estimates of the cost of repairing damage inflicted by Iran since the start of the conflict.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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However, as Judge Nelson highlighted, the doctrine has several prerequisites and many cases fall short.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In that environment, adaptive learning and a growth mindset may become prerequisites for success.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Preconditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconditions. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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