REQUIREMENTS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

requirements

noun

plural of requirement

as in necessities

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable this science course is a requirement for graduation

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Recent Examples of requirements Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Most students received milder penalties — warnings, probation or requirements to attend counseling or workshops, which together made up 93% of sanctions. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Those results could influence the launcher’s requirements, software integration and eventual production configuration. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 For a while, Michael believed that Leah would somehow try to circumvent the school’s vaccine requirements. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Rental insurance requirements vary by country and by supplier. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 As content spending requirements have glaringly been pulled into the Canada trade talks, other governments which have similarly considered imposing regulation could be watching closely how this plays out. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 Instead, federal sector-specific laws exist alongside a growing collection of state privacy requirements. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The analysts said that rulings or settlements would certainly include requirements to change engagement features, potentially affecting how much time users spend on Meta's platforms. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In South Florida, the affordability crisis is proving particularly difficult for residents managing chronic conditions, who are increasingly forced to choose between basic necessities and medical care.

— Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
That’s because most teachers have to pay for supplies, decor, and other classroom necessities out of their own pocket.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

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