as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
Reserves going up As of July 1, the condo cash reserves requirement is rising to 15% of the annual budget from 10%.
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
But the lease for that space ended on its own terms with the passing of Maria Hernandez on April 16, 2024, and city contracting requirements necessitate a bidding process.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
What’s next None of the county commissioners expressed a particular interest in increasing the commercial cap or changing the preserve requirements, traffic policy or locational criteria.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins reportedly interviewed two minority candidates as part of the process, per the league requirement.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
But the lease for that space ended on its own terms with the passing of Maria Hernandez on April 16, 2024, and city contracting requirements necessitate a bidding process.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
What’s next None of the county commissioners expressed a particular interest in increasing the commercial cap or changing the preserve requirements, traffic policy or locational criteria.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins reportedly interviewed two minority candidates as part of the process, per the league requirement.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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Parents said the historical significance of the moment made attending the watch party a must.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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If your family is gathering for Easter brunch, cheese grits are a must.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the uncertainty around when the shutdown will end puts a lot of pressure on these workers, many of whom depend on timely paychecks to keep up with rent, groceries and other necessities.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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This year, small ski areas in Wisconsin, Idaho and Utah are trying their hand at snow farming — a sign that new, work-intensive interventions are becoming a necessity as the ski industry grapples with climate change.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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