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something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.
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Recent Examples of prerequisites
But experiencing failure and learning to recover from it are prerequisites for long-term success and, crucially, for mental health.
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Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Staying healthy is one of the crucial prerequisites to climbing onto the podium.
—Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
In Chicago specifically, the front-office executive emphasized, the list of prerequisites for the job had to include thick skin, self-assurance and presence.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
But if your prerequisites for a dreamy getaway entail an intimate enclave where famous artists once dined and stayed, all roads lead to La Colombe d’Or.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Jones said this week that being a former head coach, or even a former NFL defensive coordinator, wouldn’t be prerequisites for their next defensive coordinator.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Army listed no strict prerequisites.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Outside corners, where height, length and long speed are among the prerequisites.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Other programs might produce few graduates but enroll many students because of general education curricuulum requirements or prerequisites to other coursework.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Staying healthy is one of the crucial prerequisites to climbing onto the podium.
—Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
In Chicago specifically, the front-office executive emphasized, the list of prerequisites for the job had to include thick skin, self-assurance and presence.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
But if your prerequisites for a dreamy getaway entail an intimate enclave where famous artists once dined and stayed, all roads lead to La Colombe d’Or.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Jones said this week that being a former head coach, or even a former NFL defensive coordinator, wouldn’t be prerequisites for their next defensive coordinator.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Army listed no strict prerequisites.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Outside corners, where height, length and long speed are among the prerequisites.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Other programs might produce few graduates but enroll many students because of general education curricuulum requirements or prerequisites to other coursework.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisites
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Most fraternities maintain academic standards that exceed university requirements including minimum GPAs for membership, officer positions and social events.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fidelity Investments Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, by resisting rate cuts, Powell guards against inflation, which disproportionately affects working people who spend most of their income on necessities such as groceries and rent.—
Annelise Riles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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