as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirements
Membership there had political as well as social requirements.
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Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The tax, plus the bill’s disclosure requirements, would deter third parties from offering this funding and could inadvertently dox conservative activists and donors.
—George Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
If approved, the legislation would establish licensing requirements for home contractors — something Maine currently lacks.
—Wgme-Tv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
The two firms are working together to evaluate the requirements for siting, licensing, and constructing modular microreactors in the United States.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Eligibility requirements are strict, and the IRS requires detailed financial disclosures and supporting documentation to prove your financial hardship.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The change — included in contract revisions the City Commission approved in February — is the latest example of the city bending on its requirements to move the project forward as the anticipation around the stadium heightened.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Whitemyer wrote in an email that the city will soon convert to an electric fleet to comply with state emissions requirements.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The tax, plus the bill’s disclosure requirements, would deter third parties from offering this funding and could inadvertently dox conservative activists and donors.
—George Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
If approved, the legislation would establish licensing requirements for home contractors — something Maine currently lacks.
—Wgme-Tv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
The two firms are working together to evaluate the requirements for siting, licensing, and constructing modular microreactors in the United States.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Eligibility requirements are strict, and the IRS requires detailed financial disclosures and supporting documentation to prove your financial hardship.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The change — included in contract revisions the City Commission approved in February — is the latest example of the city bending on its requirements to move the project forward as the anticipation around the stadium heightened.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Whitemyer wrote in an email that the city will soon convert to an electric fleet to comply with state emissions requirements.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirements
Noun
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Despite numerous complaints to health inspectors from elderly people that Salmos 23 left them wanting the most basic necessities — like toilet paper — DCF chose it as a refuge over hundreds of other homes.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because these orders were issued without sufficient planning for necessities, many households ran short of food.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices ought to honor your current needs.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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