as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
In other words, the density requirements the city wants in order to alleviate the high cost of housing are a self-defeating strategy.
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Robert Chapman Wood, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Everett will finish her license requirements prior to graduating from Mission Bay High in 2027.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Another state requirement was for the city to conduct a public review and comment period on the maps, which the city fulfilled by hosting a survey on the city’s website from April 1 through May 7.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
He was released from custody last year, and completed post-release supervision requirements in December.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
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Robert Chapman Wood, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Everett will finish her license requirements prior to graduating from Mission Bay High in 2027.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Another state requirement was for the city to conduct a public review and comment period on the maps, which the city fulfilled by hosting a survey on the city’s website from April 1 through May 7.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
He was released from custody last year, and completed post-release supervision requirements in December.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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No matter what the Yankees do before the deadline passes at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, getting multiple relievers is a must.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The elements around it have changed, but the magic has remained pure, a must.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 July 2025
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This leadership style reflects not just personal preference but historical necessity.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Just as with the WISeR model, the current list of codes subject to authorization includes some with questionable medical necessity or low-value.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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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 6 Aug. 2025.
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