as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
But neither wants to touch the constitutional amendment’s requirement that voters decide on tax increases.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
The new work and cost-share requirements are intended to increase accountability for participants and states — and to provide federal savings that offset new tax cuts.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
That focus, combined with massive scale and world-class risk management requirements, makes the scientific problems both harder and just as consequential as those found in most big tech labs.
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IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
The Supreme Court agreed, ruling that separate warning requirements cannot be compelled by state laws and courts.
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David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for requirement
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
The new work and cost-share requirements are intended to increase accountability for participants and states — and to provide federal savings that offset new tax cuts.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
That focus, combined with massive scale and world-class risk management requirements, makes the scientific problems both harder and just as consequential as those found in most big tech labs.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
The Supreme Court agreed, ruling that separate warning requirements cannot be compelled by state laws and courts.
—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for requirement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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Large drainage holes, however, are a must.
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One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new.
Noun
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In the next few days, Raikes said IRC teams will focus on getting basic necessities like food, water and shelter to those who need it, and to deliver medical supplies to health services.
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In order to keep the necessities, like Bear Valley Community Hospital, online, BVES shut power off to businesses and homes starting Friday morning for several hours.
Noun
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Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.
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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.
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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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