as in request
something that someone insists upon having
a brand-new, top-notch computer was the new science teacher's first requisition
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Recent Examples of requisition
Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The company also reported that job applications across the board grew four times faster than requisitions, leaving application volume far ahead of hiring demand.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2024
While job requisitions grew by a modest 7%, applications skyrocketed by 31%, intensifying competition among job seekers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The Politburo, meanwhile, enforced requisitions and other punitive measures that ensured that about four million Ukrainians perished.
—Timothy Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
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Noun
So, when an office employee is found to have take a stapler home, a new process for getting office supplies with requisition forms and managerial approvals is implemented.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The company also reported that job applications across the board grew four times faster than requisitions, leaving application volume far ahead of hiring demand.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2024
While job requisitions grew by a modest 7%, applications skyrocketed by 31%, intensifying competition among job seekers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The Politburo, meanwhile, enforced requisitions and other punitive measures that ensured that about four million Ukrainians perished.
—Timothy Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisition
Noun
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President Donald Trump approved the state's request for an emergency disaster declaration for the historic flooding, the governor said, adding that rising rivers and snow this week remain a threat.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, for Browns general manager Andrew Berry and a franchise at a quarterback crossroads, two things take precedence, both in the building and in external headlines: Myles Garrett’s trade request and the team’s ongoing quarterback search.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Friday a federal judge blocked DOGE from accessing the Treasury payment system while a court challenge proceeds and ordered any material downloaded from the system to be destroyed.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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My ex is asking the judge to order me to pay more child support and to equally share in the expenses.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, Brazil’s luxury real estate market has been growing increasingly stronger, driven by demand from high-net-worth individuals for beachfront properties, exclusive retreats, and eco-conscious homes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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As that urgency to sign increases, demands from players and agents must change, as must their willingness to negotiate with teams.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Unlike hemp shops, licensed marijuana shops may sell only to adults 21 and over, must limit their window advertising, must meet expensive licensing and security requirements, and must test and label their products for potency and purity.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Until two weeks ago, DeSantis’ administration had not taken any action against an employer for violating E-Verify requirements.—
Lawrence Mower,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Requisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisition. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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