as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
In 2024, the Biden administration proposed expanding parole in place to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens who met certain requirements, such as having lived in the country for a minimum number of years.
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Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
The Wakely Consulting Group estimates that the combination of expiring tax credits, the Trump law’s new paperwork, and other requirements will result in ACA enrollment dropping by as much as 57%.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4 allocates $200 million to help states that expanded Medicaid create systems by the end of next year to verify whether some enrollees are meeting the requirements.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 18 July 2025
Exceptions can be made for students with parental waivers or who meet other requirements.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
The Wakely Consulting Group estimates that the combination of expiring tax credits, the Trump law’s new paperwork, and other requirements will result in ACA enrollment dropping by as much as 57%.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4 allocates $200 million to help states that expanded Medicaid create systems by the end of next year to verify whether some enrollees are meeting the requirements.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 18 July 2025
Exceptions can be made for students with parental waivers or who meet other requirements.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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If Google does plan to merge the new platforms, having flagship Google hardware on hand is a must.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Healthcare is among the best in South America, especially in the larger cities, and far cheaper than in the U.S., but private insurance is a must.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Pool had been working non-stop since the flood, seeming to be powered by a mix of necessity and purpose.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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From knick-knacks to necessities, since the 80s, Boulevard Drive-in’s Swap ‘n’ Shop has built a community with its open market.—
Zuri Primos
July 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Noun
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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