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
Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
The former intelligence officials were hired for their current jobs because of their experience and talents and knowledge − and will now have to be replaced by somebody else who may not have the requisite talent or skills, potentially undermining U.S. national security, the former official said.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Grabbing a little rest and relaxation in advance of their return, allowing players and staff to clear their heads and reconnect with families, is requisite for the Hornets given what’s on the horizon.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Without the requisite focus, the Warriors fell behind 20-10 early in the game.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Navigating the space between hope and reality is one of its requisite skills.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
The former intelligence officials were hired for their current jobs because of their experience and talents and knowledge − and will now have to be replaced by somebody else who may not have the requisite talent or skills, potentially undermining U.S. national security, the former official said.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Grabbing a little rest and relaxation in advance of their return, allowing players and staff to clear their heads and reconnect with families, is requisite for the Hornets given what’s on the horizon.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Without the requisite focus, the Warriors fell behind 20-10 early in the game.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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No executions have been carried out in Louisiana since 2010 due to the state’s struggles to get the drugs necessary for lethal injection and scant political will (Landry’s predecessor, Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards, was opposed to the death penalty).—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ownership has shown a willingness to swing big when necessary, and the team has assets to offer the Blues.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Based on these results, the researchers recommend updating the current B12 requirements.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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If a recruit was outside these requirements, the applicant was granted 90 days to comply with Army regulations.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Nvidia is still working on the certification process for Samsung Electronics Co.’s high-bandwidth memory chips, a final required step before the Korean company can begin supplying a component essential to training AI platforms.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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But his dramatic head coaching success demonstrates, once again, that there’s no required background for a successful leader.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
Noun
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That is a tangible measure of improvement, which is a must.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For any nimble and growth-minded leader, this is a must.—
Eyal Lifshitz,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sign up to get The Bounce, the essential NBA newsletter from Zach Harper and The Athletic staff delivered free to your inbox.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Structural inequities are systemic barriers within institutions — such as health care and employment — that restrict access to essential resources based on one’s race, legal or economic status.—
Deborah Omontese,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Minnesota already has close to $60 million in cap space for 2025, so this move is not a necessity.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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But Meyer, who’s very good in the part, feels like a real person who plots her schemes out of necessity.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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In responding to the anti-DEI proposal, Apple defended its diversity program as an integral part of its corporate culture, crediting the policies in part for making the technology giant the most valuable company in the world.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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