as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
Harris has a lengthy criminal history in Kansas and Missouri, and was released from custody just last year, completing his post-release supervision requirements in December.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Her committee last week voted to change its application to line up with the new federal requirements — reducing the percentage of a new project that must be financed via bonds, and allowing projects already approved to reduce their bond financing.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
The Road Between Us was invited to play at TIFF on July 14 under certain requirements.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Her committee last week voted to change its application to line up with the new federal requirements — reducing the percentage of a new project that must be financed via bonds, and allowing projects already approved to reduce their bond financing.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
The Road Between Us was invited to play at TIFF on July 14 under certain requirements.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hart also raised a broader argument against the necessity for such single-issue municipalities.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, brand deals are becoming a necessity for middle-of-the-road actors who are feeling the squeeze of studio consolidation with fewer available gigs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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