as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
Newberg directs followers to call their Senators as well as their Congressmen and women in the U.S. House of Representatives to kill the latest land-sale requirement.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
This class meets the educational requirement for city and county urban chicken programs.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Typically, those wanting to invest in private companies are required to meet a minimum closer to $10,000 and need to meet specific income or net-worth requirements.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 25 June 2025
In the best of circumstances, introducing a work requirement would take meticulous planning and investment.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
This class meets the educational requirement for city and county urban chicken programs.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Typically, those wanting to invest in private companies are required to meet a minimum closer to $10,000 and need to meet specific income or net-worth requirements.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 25 June 2025
In the best of circumstances, introducing a work requirement would take meticulous planning and investment.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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To keep our existing customers engaged and attract new ones, continuous product improvement is a must.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Reebok Women's Classic Az Legacy Sneakers Comfy walking shoes are a must, given how much walking a trip to Japan entails.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Curbing your food spending is a good practice year round, but when economic times become uncertain, saving on your grocery bill becomes a necessity.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Immediate food assistance resources Several organizations are offering free delivery of groceries and necessities to families affected by recent immigration enforcement.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 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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Among other necessaries will be Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor separating Gaza from Egypt, to ensure that Hamas can’t resupply itself with weapons.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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