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
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Happ has the requisite pop to take advantage of his matchup, park factors and weather conditions to hit a home run at inviting +350 odds.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
The first requisite is largely out of Kansas City’s control.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The elder Foligno brother was a good deadline acquisition, bringing veteran smarts, leadership and the requisite tenacity to a team that needed it for a playoff run.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Happ has the requisite pop to take advantage of his matchup, park factors and weather conditions to hit a home run at inviting +350 odds.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
The texture of the underside is also a requisite.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
The first requisite is largely out of Kansas City’s control.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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Last spring, the mayor vetoed the budget adopted by the council, and an override ended up being necessary.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The cosmonauts are effectively the human equivalent of first dog Laika, sacrificing themselves — if necessary — for the good of the wider populous.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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They were freed with the requirement that the mother and Habiba would wear ankle monitors and the family would appear for frequent check-ins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The storefront was small but required grueling work, often keeping him away from his wife, Lynda, and their four children.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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From Visibility To Observability The required shift is from visibility to observability.—
John Pritchard,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The ultra-thick slice of banana bread with creamy-tangy passionfruit butter is a must.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Keeping Thomas is a must in that discussion.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Whether your plans include a day at the beach, sightseeing around a new city, or simply running errands, the right pair of pants can quickly become your go-to summer outfit essential.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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For instance, Nursing gig platforms have been found to pit essential workers against each other by offering shifts to those who bid the lowest hourly wage.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Baraka, Shange, and Harryman taken together can articulate distinct and convergent approaches to multivocal necessity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Folks can’t afford their basic necessities like groceries, utilities or gas for their cars.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Before Erceg entered the game in the ninth, the Royals gave KC’s bullpen some needed cushion.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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Weeks after the collapse of hometown Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways is doubling down on serving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, giving Florida’s third-largest airport a needed boost.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The episode is emblematic of a gulf of trust that many faculty members have with the Adam Smith Center, even as faculty-level politics and relationships continue to play an integral role in the Center’s future.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Since its formation in the 1980s in response to an Israeli invasion, Hezbollah has become an integral part of the Lebanese state and wields considerable power in the country.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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