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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 unfortunately, in all those cases, there are important prerequisites, the most important of which is serious organization.
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Distance and safety became prerequisites for healing.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 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
Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Distance and safety became prerequisites for healing.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisites
Noun
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The company, however, remains entangled in several ongoing lawsuits, including one in which a state judge ruled last week that Sable still needed to comply with state and local requirements before a restart as outlined in the federal consent decree that followed the 2015 spill.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Forego sterile minimalism and use this $14 two-pack of glass bottles for everyday everyday necessities like vitamins and mouthwash to be visible and within arm’s reach.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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People were detained on the basis of their appearance or accent, and the violent encounters on the streets made many residents afraid to go out even to purchase groceries or other basic necessities.—
Kica Matos,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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