as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirements
Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The new system, called NXGB, is intended to combine advanced speed, survivability, and scalability to meet evolving national security requirements while supporting faster production and deployment.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Huge piles of textile waste were illegally shipped from Italy to Turkey to avoid expensive recycling requirements, according to the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Lampariello said Diaz-Torres does not have a criminal record and already completed some requirements set under his plea, including at least 12 hours of counseling.
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Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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.
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Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The new system, called NXGB, is intended to combine advanced speed, survivability, and scalability to meet evolving national security requirements while supporting faster production and deployment.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Huge piles of textile waste were illegally shipped from Italy to Turkey to avoid expensive recycling requirements, according to the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Lampariello said Diaz-Torres does not have a criminal record and already completed some requirements set under his plea, including at least 12 hours of counseling.
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Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirements
Noun
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In 2024 in Miami-Dade County, housing for a single adult cost $1,892 per month, food $549, transportation $424, healthcare $189, and that's not an exhaustive list of necessities — the monthly total, factoring in additional expenses, came to $3,982.
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Namely, things like comfy seating and practical necessities.
Noun
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
Noun
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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.
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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