as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
Winner and/or winner’s guest may be required to satisfy any minimum age, identification, credit card, deposit, and other check-in or redemption requirements imposed by the hotel.
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AJC.com, 18 June 2026
This is where the conversation shifts from AI as a tool to AI as a requirement.
—Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That said, the Marines—a branch known for high fitness standards—have some enlistment requirements.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 12 June 2026
Meta is once again updating software requirements to run WhatsApp on Android and iOS devices.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
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AJC.com, 18 June 2026
This is where the conversation shifts from AI as a tool to AI as a requirement.
—Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That said, the Marines—a branch known for high fitness standards—have some enlistment requirements.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 12 June 2026
Meta is once again updating software requirements to run WhatsApp on Android and iOS devices.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for requirement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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However, taking responsibility is a must to properly protect a claim.—
Will Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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And of course, a roomy beach bag that can hold your essentials in style is simply a must.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In response, the store decided to move its operations elsewhere and began to focus on raising money for necessities.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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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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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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