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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
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.
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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
Distance could impact a child's reunification with their parents, who are required to, among other prerequisites, attend scheduled, supervised meetings with their child.
—Jui Sarwate, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Eagle Scout candidates must complete a community project, earn 21 merit badges, participate in a leadership conference and meet other prerequisites.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Healing and transparency are prerequisites for future trust.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Riyadh’s message is consistent, that peace and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are prerequisites for a new regional growth cycle.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Distance could impact a child's reunification with their parents, who are required to, among other prerequisites, attend scheduled, supervised meetings with their child.
—Jui Sarwate, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Eagle Scout candidates must complete a community project, earn 21 merit badges, participate in a leadership conference and meet other prerequisites.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Healing and transparency are prerequisites for future trust.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Riyadh’s message is consistent, that peace and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are prerequisites for a new regional growth cycle.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisites
Noun
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The Transit Alliance estimates that, in Miami-Dade alone, parking requirements mandate roughly a half-million more parking spaces than are actually needed.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The law was never intended to punish disaster victims, and rigid interpretations that ignore real-world rebuilding requirements undermine both equity and public trust.—
Jeffrey Prang,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ordinary was taken up a notch with simple bathroom necessities contained and organized into pretty jars.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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The bankruptcy trustee will be monitoring your financial activity, and you're expected to spend the money on necessities rather than luxuries.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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