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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
In that environment, adaptive learning and a growth mindset may become prerequisites for success.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 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
Ethan Stone, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 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
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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While that gain outpaced the rate of inflation in 2025, many workers were still feeling pinched by the accumulation of higher prices over the past few years and had to cut corners to make ends meet and run up credit card debt to pay for everyday necessities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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So there are some necessities for this defense to become a Cup contender, but the roster is in transition, and there are players who could fill those roles in the future.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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