as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirements
The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The guns must meet certain size and weight requirements.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The case was dismissed after Sinbad failed to meet the court’s repayment plan requirements, allowing his tax debts to continue accumulating.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Both those requirements were dropped during the COVID-19 years.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The rules could also include requirements regarding individual security cameras.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
There are other requirements too, like consistent misting.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Both would be requirements in any potential fullback selection.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Purdue then filed additional documents with new requirements but no mention of the earlier affidavit option for adults or teens.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The guns must meet certain size and weight requirements.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The case was dismissed after Sinbad failed to meet the court’s repayment plan requirements, allowing his tax debts to continue accumulating.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Both those requirements were dropped during the COVID-19 years.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The rules could also include requirements regarding individual security cameras.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
There are other requirements too, like consistent misting.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Both would be requirements in any potential fullback selection.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Purdue then filed additional documents with new requirements but no mention of the earlier affidavit option for adults or teens.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirements
Noun
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The poll, conducted at the beginning of April, adds to a picture of economic gloom in the US, as Americans worry about the affordability of gas and other necessities and express pessimism about the job market.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The clash between misguided concepts of individual freedom and the necessities of social responsibility won’t end soon.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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