REQUIREMENTS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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 While the surge in prices is happening around the world, gas costs more in California than almost anywhere else because of higher taxes, fees and cleaner-fuel requirements. —

Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 WhatsApp’s system requirements are updated every year to ensure the app is protected by the latest security updates. —

Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 The latest work examined the internal arrangement and segregation of the reactor system, shielding requirements, and the impact on cargo deck layout and vehicle capacity, alongside stability and trim implications linked to the reactor’s weight and positioning. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026 There’s a 10-year tax commission that convenes next year as part of the state’s constitutional requirements. —

Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 The Case For Shared Civic Contribution Over time, governments should also consider service requirements. —

Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots. —

Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026 But only service members who are not overweight and fit certain height and weight requirements can attend, according to a screenshot of a Pentagon memo shared to a military Facebook group and a person familiar with the matter. —

Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 29 May 2026 The South Korean chipmaker added that there are plans to expand the lineup to include an 8-layer 32GB and a 16-layer 64GB configuration, depending on customer requirements. —

Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 May 2026

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This rule can provide important peace of mind for retirees who rely heavily on Social Security income to cover necessities like housing, food, transportation and healthcare expenses.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
At the turn of the 20th century, the great institutions of urban life — libraries, museums, post offices, train stations — were conceived as luxurious refuges for those who could only afford necessities.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026