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something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.
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Recent Examples of prerequisites
That number is down significantly in the past decade, which most experts credit to a straightforward combination of robust funding and a philosophy focused on offering housing without prerequisites, called housing first.
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Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Make process clarity and human validation prerequisites for AI.
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Rajesh Gharpure,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There just seem to be prerequisites for women of a certain age.
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Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
It can be completed in two semesters and requires no prerequisites.
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Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
There is no college athletes’ union since those athletes aren’t, at least at this time, recognized as employees, and employment is one of several prerequisites for unionizing.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
In that environment, adaptive learning and a growth mindset may become prerequisites for success.
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Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
And Angela Morrison of Cakes by Angela Morrison rounds out the five—a reminder that solopreneurship has no industry requirements, no tech prerequisites, and no ceiling.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Justice Department changes The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
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Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Make process clarity and human validation prerequisites for AI.
—
Rajesh Gharpure,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There just seem to be prerequisites for women of a certain age.
—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
It can be completed in two semesters and requires no prerequisites.
—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
There is no college athletes’ union since those athletes aren’t, at least at this time, recognized as employees, and employment is one of several prerequisites for unionizing.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
In that environment, adaptive learning and a growth mindset may become prerequisites for success.
—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
And Angela Morrison of Cakes by Angela Morrison rounds out the five—a reminder that solopreneurship has no industry requirements, no tech prerequisites, and no ceiling.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Justice Department changes The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisites
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
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But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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