as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirements
While the candidates’ proposals vary, many call for stronger ethics oversight, tighter campaign finance restrictions, expanded disclosure requirements and greater transparency around city spending, lobbying activity and constituent services.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The legislature has also put in place more requirements for towns to have fair rent commissions, which are local bodies that have the ability to respond to complaints and regulate rents.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
It’s scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
This week, the USDA announced retailers accepting SNAP benefits must meet stricter requirements by offering seven varities within four staple food categories - proteins, grains, dairy and fruits and vegetables.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
State laws include requirements like firearms safety courses, background searches and mental health history checks, according to the attorneys general.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
In addition to revoking licenses from already-working nurses, the Florida board can stop recent graduates from taking the NCLEX, if members decide their school has failed to meet the state’s nursing education requirements.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Data center power storage requirements are significantly higher than those used by electric vehicles.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
The complaint argues the policy relies heavily on self-identification, with limited objective requirements for transfer.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The legislature has also put in place more requirements for towns to have fair rent commissions, which are local bodies that have the ability to respond to complaints and regulate rents.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
It’s scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
This week, the USDA announced retailers accepting SNAP benefits must meet stricter requirements by offering seven varities within four staple food categories - proteins, grains, dairy and fruits and vegetables.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
State laws include requirements like firearms safety courses, background searches and mental health history checks, according to the attorneys general.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
In addition to revoking licenses from already-working nurses, the Florida board can stop recent graduates from taking the NCLEX, if members decide their school has failed to meet the state’s nursing education requirements.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Data center power storage requirements are significantly higher than those used by electric vehicles.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
The complaint argues the policy relies heavily on self-identification, with limited objective requirements for transfer.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirements
Noun
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The rising cost of fuel and groceries has trimmed their choices to the necessities.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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For many years, the worst problems were largely confined to very low-income families, roughly 50% of whom pay more than half of their incomes in rent, leaving little for food and other necessities.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Often, everyone is trying their best but finding that there are simply too many competing and seemingly conflicting needs.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and could expose tension between private needs and outside expectations.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
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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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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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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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