as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
That flexibility is rare in philanthropy, where major gifts often come loaded with restrictions, reporting requirements, and donor oversight.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Mahan has defended the decision to waive the affordable housing requirement, saying the city’s priority is to build housing at all income levels — and that the most important thing right now is simply to build.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Their new accreditor would emphasize student outcomes, reduce administrative burdens and avoid diversity, equity and inclusion requirements adopted by some existing agencies.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
If Bonnet sells the building, the new owner would need to comply with code requirements for parking because any potential variances would apply only to this use, Franco said.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Mahan has defended the decision to waive the affordable housing requirement, saying the city’s priority is to build housing at all income levels — and that the most important thing right now is simply to build.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Their new accreditor would emphasize student outcomes, reduce administrative burdens and avoid diversity, equity and inclusion requirements adopted by some existing agencies.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
If Bonnet sells the building, the new owner would need to comply with code requirements for parking because any potential variances would apply only to this use, Franco said.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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Back in Blighty, the nearby city of Chichester is also a must-visit, with its Roman and Anglo-Saxon remnants, great shopping facilities, and its historic cathedral in the centre.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Chanhassen certainly doesn’t jump to mind as a must-visit city, even among Minnesotans.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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This includes the psychological impact of months of trauma caused by killings, displacement, and a lack of access to basic necessities.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Musk appears to be boosting an enhanced version of a stance called Universal Basic Income, which calls for a government to provide citizens with enough cash to pay for necessities like rent, food, health and education, with no strings attached.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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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 23 Apr. 2026.
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