as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
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.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The fee is also per person, so a family of four, for example, may face a minimum bond requirement of $20,000.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
For individuals in group homes or those whose anxiety is directly triggered by clinical settings, these requirements often function as a quiet barrier to care rather than a pathway toward it.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Shifting From Paperwork to Performance Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has officially released its APAC Policy Priorities Paper to address the growing complexity of sustainability requirements in the Asia-Pacific region.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The fee is also per person, so a family of four, for example, may face a minimum bond requirement of $20,000.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
For individuals in group homes or those whose anxiety is directly triggered by clinical settings, these requirements often function as a quiet barrier to care rather than a pathway toward it.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Shifting From Paperwork to Performance Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has officially released its APAC Policy Priorities Paper to address the growing complexity of sustainability requirements in the Asia-Pacific region.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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Parents said the historical significance of the moment made attending the watch party a must.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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If your family is gathering for Easter brunch, cheese grits are a must.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jabran Sarfraz, a prominent economist in Karachi, said the immediate burden would fall on consumers, warning that higher fuel prices would raise the cost of daily necessities and disproportionately affect lower-income groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure without clear militarily necessity is considered a violation of international law.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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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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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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