as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
However, some analysts also credited other factors, such as eliminating minimum parking requirements.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Johnson, who spent 18 months crafting the details of the tenant protections package, said her section of the city’s East Side is plagued by evictions with limited notice, high security deposit requirements and other housing inequalities that often fall heaviest on the most financially vulnerable.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Apps like Signal have features that erase encrypted conversations after a set period – a desirable tool if officials want to sidestep federal requirements to preserve communications conducted on the job, analysts say.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
This would be Whitson’s second trip on an Axiom mission to the ISS, and part of NASA’s requirement that former NASA astronaut command commercial mission visits to the ISS.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Johnson, who spent 18 months crafting the details of the tenant protections package, said her section of the city’s East Side is plagued by evictions with limited notice, high security deposit requirements and other housing inequalities that often fall heaviest on the most financially vulnerable.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Apps like Signal have features that erase encrypted conversations after a set period – a desirable tool if officials want to sidestep federal requirements to preserve communications conducted on the job, analysts say.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
This would be Whitson’s second trip on an Axiom mission to the ISS, and part of NASA’s requirement that former NASA astronaut command commercial mission visits to the ISS.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70 $17 $15 at Amazon Facial sunscreens are a must in Florida, especially to prevent sun damage and premature aging.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
8 May 2025
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While no prior acting experience is required for the aforementioned roles, prior kitchen experience is a must.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 May 2025
Noun
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One of the key messages in his book is the necessity for leadership to take an active role in cybersecurity governance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Last season, out of necessity, Guhle played on the right side a lot, oftentimes with Matheson, so there would be some familiarity there.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Among other necessaries will be Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor separating Gaza from Egypt, to ensure that Hamas can’t resupply itself with weapons.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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