as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having
a brand-new, top-notch computer was the new science teacher's first requisition
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as in requests
to give a request or demand for
the invading soldiers requisitioned food and gasoline from the townspeople
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Recent Examples of requisitions
Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
The decision to remove McDonald from his director position, place him on leave and investigate came after an internal audit raised concerns over his travel requisitions and advances, TSU President Dwayne Tucker said earlier this year.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
If fewer people resign and land new jobs, there will be less opportunities available, and with fewer job requisitions, there’s less movement overall.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
She was hired as the school's bookkeeper in 2018 responsible for internal accounts, the budget, accounts payable, petty cash, purchase orders and requisitions.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
The decision to remove McDonald from his director position, place him on leave and investigate came after an internal audit raised concerns over his travel requisitions and advances, TSU President Dwayne Tucker said earlier this year.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
If fewer people resign and land new jobs, there will be less opportunities available, and with fewer job requisitions, there’s less movement overall.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisitions
Noun
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Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit requests that the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose births resulted from embryo implantation during the past five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Lansing Community Food Pantry (708-895-3807).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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When students learn new information, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, according to the pediatric association.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Aumann, who served as a section leader alongside Thacker, said Thacker balanced the demands of engineering coursework with marching band and later graduate school while remaining someone to whom people gravitated.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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March — Mexican commander José Castro orders Frémont to leave the territory.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Judge orders experts to investigate water woes In February 2025, Puerto Rico’s governor appointed Luis González Delgado as executive president of the island’s Water and Sewer Authority.—
Dánica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Requisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisitions. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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