as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
Critics argue that the moratorium is regulatory in nature and may not meet the budgetary requirements of the reconciliation process under the Byrd Rule.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Work requirements specifically target people eligible for Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of the program.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
The path to citizenship requirements for card buyers are unclear and White House officials have said more details will be provided soon.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The change in minimum lot size could be coupled with parking requirements or other restrictions to manage the increase in density.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Work requirements specifically target people eligible for Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of the program.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
The path to citizenship requirements for card buyers are unclear and White House officials have said more details will be provided soon.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The change in minimum lot size could be coupled with parking requirements or other restrictions to manage the increase in density.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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In these turbulent times learning how to manage disputes is a must.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
12 June 2025
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Trader Joe's mini sheet cakes are a must for many shoppers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Signings of this kind were a regular feature of Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal, at a time when punishing interest payments relating to the Emirates Stadium’s construction made that kind of value-chasing purchase a necessity.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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To treat thinking not as indulgence but as necessity.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
5 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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