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requirements

noun

plural of requirement
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 project is designed to improve reliability, reduce maintenance requirements, enhance worker safety, and extend the facility’s operational life. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026 Anera — a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan — noted its donation also came with no requirements for how to use the money. — James Pollard, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 Prospective candidates have complained that many of the requirements to run are unwieldy and onerous, including the 26 documents being required. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 The state can still impose dress requirements in government institutions and other official settings. — Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Winnings from Betr Buck entries may be withdrawn once all requirements are met. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 There is a balance between Jefferson’s playground style and the requirements of a detailed offense built on rhythm and timing. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring. — Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026 Smart travelers stay informed by reading the fine print and understanding travel requirements for their destination. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirements
  1. necessities
  2. needs
  3. musts
Noun
  • As inflation pushes up the cost of everyday necessities, millions of Americans are looking for ways to bring in extra money, and one South Florida family turned a desire to help its matriarch retire into a growing tea business.
    — Scott Withers, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Discuss any additional necessities and particular care requirements with the shelter.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of necessities
Noun
  • While intended to shield ordinary consumers and blunt public backlash, the move significantly increases operational costs for data centers, further driving up project financing needs.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The fulfillment of basic needs also factors into recovery, the authors added, as do enhancements or improvements in social support, spirituality, physical and mental health, and other aspects of well-being.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of needs
Noun
  • 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.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Definition of musts

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“Requirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirements. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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