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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
And Angela Morrison of Cakes by Angela Morrison rounds out the five—a reminder that solopreneurship has no industry requirements, no tech prerequisites, and no ceiling.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This option is available to people who fit a set of prerequisites, which include but are not limited to age, length of lawful permanent resident status for 3-5 years, length of time living in the United States and character and skill tests.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Justice Department changes The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Catholic faith teaches us there are certain prerequisites for a just war.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Short-term memory and mental toughness are prerequisites for a major league pitcher, particularly for one who must ply his trade at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Cameron is completing the rigorous prerequisites to apply to the competitive cardiovascular technology program at Grossmont College while caring for her daughter.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
And unfortunately, in all those cases, there are important prerequisites, the most important of which is serious organization.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This option is available to people who fit a set of prerequisites, which include but are not limited to age, length of lawful permanent resident status for 3-5 years, length of time living in the United States and character and skill tests.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Justice Department changes The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Catholic faith teaches us there are certain prerequisites for a just war.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Short-term memory and mental toughness are prerequisites for a major league pitcher, particularly for one who must ply his trade at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Cameron is completing the rigorous prerequisites to apply to the competitive cardiovascular technology program at Grossmont College while caring for her daughter.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
And unfortunately, in all those cases, there are important prerequisites, the most important of which is serious organization.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisites
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While the candidates’ proposals vary, many call for stronger ethics oversight, tighter campaign finance restrictions, expanded disclosure requirements and greater transparency around city spending, lobbying activity and constituent services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The legislature has also put in place more requirements for towns to have fair rent commissions, which are local bodies that have the ability to respond to complaints and regulate rents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These pants have deep pockets, perfect for holding your necessities, like your phone, wallet, and passport.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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And because poor and many middle-class families would be the prime beneficiaries of a child tax credit, most of their state tax refunds would be quickly spent on groceries, clothing, utilities and other necessities.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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