as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirements
Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Duffy’s comments come after some high-profile fatal crashes have sparked public debate over requirements for CDLs.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Last month the Transportation Department tightened commercial driver’s license requirements for noncitizensafter three fatal crashes that officials said were caused by immigrant truck drivers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Almost every Republican senator signed a letter demanding the FDA reconsider its approval and reinstate in-person dispensing requirements.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Even after a mid-2025 bounce, economic activity has slowed in late 2025 amid high rates and reserve requirements.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Every film has requirements that are nonnegotiable.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Understanding local permitting entities and requirements pays off.
—Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Duffy’s comments come after some high-profile fatal crashes have sparked public debate over requirements for CDLs.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Last month the Transportation Department tightened commercial driver’s license requirements for noncitizensafter three fatal crashes that officials said were caused by immigrant truck drivers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Almost every Republican senator signed a letter demanding the FDA reconsider its approval and reinstate in-person dispensing requirements.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Even after a mid-2025 bounce, economic activity has slowed in late 2025 amid high rates and reserve requirements.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Every film has requirements that are nonnegotiable.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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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The issues of affordability and the cost of necessities are gaining in political importance.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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There is also plenty of storage for gear and other necessities, both inside and out.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of losing the sale, the agent could interact with other retailers’ agents to source the item, complete the transaction, and fulfill the order — creating a frictionless and endless shopping experience that puts the shopper’s needs first.—
Matt Renner,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aloe Vera Gel For sunburns or just extra protection during sightseeing, aloe vera gel and sunscreen are musts.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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