as in necessary
impossible to do without
this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201
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Recent Examples of requisite
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
There was some attention, but not the requisite attention to the thermonuclear use of pardons in 2025.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
On the dining table, along with the requisite fruit platter, were sets of silicone toddler utensils.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
There was some attention, but not the requisite attention to the thermonuclear use of pardons in 2025.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
Without the requisite, turnovers can ensue.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night’s deadline.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night's deadline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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AHPs were once far more accessible, but that changed with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which required many AHPs to comply with coverage requirements that drove up AHPs’ costs.—
Justin Leventhal,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The best-selling Jemluse Wireless CarPlay Adapter, now 50 percent off, is a must for hands-free convenience in the car.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gallery Wall Wood Frame Set If your resolution includes finally framing photos that have been hiding in your phone for months, this set is a must.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Michael Kors Romee Tote Bag This tote has a spacious main compartment that holds all your necessities and then some, like an iPad and smaller laptops.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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For many working households, that means a continuation of the faster-than-CPI-U accumulation that characterized the cost of necessities for the previous two decades.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Spoelstra said that even just two years in, and only 21, Ware already has exhibited some needed resilience.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because of Prescott, the team’s front office should also have urgency to fix the defense and make needed additions.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Win on third down Extending drives on offense and cutting them short on defense will be integral.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greenland holds strategic importance Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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