as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
The states with the coverage requirements are California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Simon says the requirement would keep eligible voters from the polls.
—Liz Christy, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s as far as their registration requirements go.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Uber is also making a $300 million investment in the company as part of the deal, and potentially another $950 million more should Rivian meet certain, undisclosed development requirements.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Simon says the requirement would keep eligible voters from the polls.
—Liz Christy, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s as far as their registration requirements go.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Uber is also making a $300 million investment in the company as part of the deal, and potentially another $950 million more should Rivian meet certain, undisclosed development requirements.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for requirement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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For dining, Majore in the heart of the Iblei is a must.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Obviously, finding a franchise quarterback in 2027 is a must.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Panellists touched on the necessity of co-productions in creating multiple home territories, changes in marketing that favour the personal touch, and how American audiences have finally caught up to subtitles.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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As prices have risen and more people have faced difficult situations simply trying to make ends meet, the necessity of a financial advisor or planner has become more apparent than ever.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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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