as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirements
Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 20 June 2026
In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
Pewter/brass sets are rare due to their high cost and maintenance requirements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
The International Financial Reporting Standards Board released their sustainability reporting requirements.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
WhatsApp’s system requirements are updated every year to ensure the app is protected by the latest security updates.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The latest work examined the internal arrangement and segregation of the reactor system, shielding requirements, and the impact on cargo deck layout and vehicle capacity, alongside stability and trim implications linked to the reactor’s weight and positioning.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Understanding local permitting entities and requirements pays off.
—Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 20 June 2026
In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
Pewter/brass sets are rare due to their high cost and maintenance requirements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
The International Financial Reporting Standards Board released their sustainability reporting requirements.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
WhatsApp’s system requirements are updated every year to ensure the app is protected by the latest security updates.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The latest work examined the internal arrangement and segregation of the reactor system, shielding requirements, and the impact on cargo deck layout and vehicle capacity, alongside stability and trim implications linked to the reactor’s weight and positioning.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Understanding local permitting entities and requirements pays off.
—Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirements
Noun
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For many people, those monthly benefits will serve as a critical source of their overall income, helping to cover the costs of everything from housing and healthcare and everyday necessities.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Add trays to the top to organize keys, mail, leashes, and other everyday necessities, and use the bottom for decorative storage baskets, blankets, board games, and more.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Treat your talents like true assets, and let purchases mirror real comfort needs.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Xcel has spent more than $4 billion since 2022, the company’s last electric rate case, and completed a significant amount of work to meet customers’ growing needs, Isenberg said.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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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
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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