as in necessary
impossible to do without
this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201
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Recent Examples of requisite
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Both had the requisite ingredients — beaches and incentives — and both are cheaper places to shoot.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
The texture of the underside is also a requisite.
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Elena Kadvany,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Here, that’s not really a concern, since the Neo lacks the requisite power for that kind of work.
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Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Both had the requisite ingredients — beaches and incentives — and both are cheaper places to shoot.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Noun
Texas Tech billionaire Cody Campbell and SMU Athletic Director Damon Evans told The News that operating above the cap is a requisite to fielding a competitive football team.
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Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
The texture of the underside is also a requisite.
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Elena Kadvany,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
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No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
Noun
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
Adjective
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The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
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Shrimp and mussels are a must for her seafood paella, though the queen of home cooking has also used lobster in the past.
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While breakfast and lunch are first-come, first-serve, for dinner a reservation is a must.
Adjective
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
Noun
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The structural design curtails the necessity for active safety mechanisms, electronic trip switches, or manual operator control interventions during an operational deviation.
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These are films born out of creative necessity and a truly independent spirit.
Adjective
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who less than a week ago declared a state of emergency in his country following weeks of anti-government protests, said his country stood ready to provide any needed assistance.
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But only in one of those years did the measure get the needed two-thirds supermajority, so the matter languished.
Adjective
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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