REQUIREMENTS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

requirements

noun

plural of requirement

as in necessities

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable this science course is a requirement for graduation

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Recent Examples of requirements Thiel also secured New Zealand citizenship in 2011, receiving a special exemption from the usual residency requirements. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 Its intended role is to help operators respond to drone threats while accommodating changes in equipment and mission requirements. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Voters must also meet their state’s residency requirements, but people who are experiencing homelessness or who are between homes also are able to vote. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 Last month, the state said that was largely due to difficulties in putting in place new federal requirements that resulted in higher call volumes and additional verification. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Licensed operators have been allowed to offer services nationwide since January 2025 after paying concession fees and meeting regulatory requirements. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026 Funding creates obligations, growth expectations, dilution, reporting requirements and, often, a faster clock. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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Noun

When parents cannot afford enough food, stable housing, child care, or other necessities, the conditions created by poverty can bring them to the attention of child protective services.

— Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessities

Noun

Mercury in your 10th House squares Mars in your partnership zone, so another person’s needs or opinions may push against your plans, reputation, or sense of direction.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Although there is Palestinian opposition to a two-state solution, a growing proportion—now a majority—wants it, and yearns for more capable and responsible leadership that addresses their needs and provides security.

— Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of needs

Noun

Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

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