as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
There are some eligibility requirements, including using English as a primary language and being a longtime resident in one L.A. neighborhood.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Last week, President Trump stepped into the fray on voter ID requirements, issuing an executive order seeking to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Wisconsin also overwhelmingly approved of codifying voter ID requirements, which suggests that may not be the wedge issue Dems hope.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The advice also included speeding up construction timelines and weighing environmental and labor requirements, as ways to help reduce costs.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Last week, President Trump stepped into the fray on voter ID requirements, issuing an executive order seeking to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Wisconsin also overwhelmingly approved of codifying voter ID requirements, which suggests that may not be the wedge issue Dems hope.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The advice also included speeding up construction timelines and weighing environmental and labor requirements, as ways to help reduce costs.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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The scene will portray oil workers getting in their trucks and heading to work, thus a dirty vehicle is a must.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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Double Imperative Having two ovens – whether in a wall installation or as part of a range – is a must, Silverman declares.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The risks are too high to overlook the necessity of an all-encompassing approach to holistic cybersecurity.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Brown is working to slow down, too, if only out of necessity.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Latinos are necessaries for the North American community.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Blakely has been charged with capital murder, while Washington is charged with child deprivation of necessaries with substantial harm.—
Warren Kulo | [email protected],
al,
19 Apr. 2023
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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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