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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as in to request
to give a request or demand for
the invading soldiers requisitioned food and gasoline from the townspeople
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Recent Examples of requisition
Paula De La Cruz,
Forbes.com,
6 Mar. 2026
She was hired as the school's bookkeeper in 2018 responsible for internal accounts, the budget, accounts payable, petty cash, purchase orders and requisitions.
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Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
29 Jan. 2026
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
Balboa Park buildings are immediately requisitioned by the Navy, including the Globe, which becomes a wartime lecture hall.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Blockades, pirate attacks, and the Venetian government’s requisition of private merchant vessels for naval service regularly disrupted trade.
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Paula De La Cruz,
Forbes.com,
6 Mar. 2026
She was hired as the school's bookkeeper in 2018 responsible for internal accounts, the budget, accounts payable, petty cash, purchase orders and requisitions.
—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pale blue yarn stretched from the loom to a warping peg affixed to the lip of a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier, now requisitioned as part of the weaving setup.
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Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
Balboa Park buildings are immediately requisitioned by the Navy, including the Globe, which becomes a wartime lecture hall.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for requisition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisition
Noun
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The Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.
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This change was implemented at the request of the state's board of education.
Verb
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That kind of granular information is important for emergency responders in the field and planners who make decisions about calling for extra help or ordering evacuations.
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Americans across the nation are being asked (or ordered) to conserve water, thanks to widespread drought made even worse by a punishing heat wave.
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In February, Joby announced a partnership with Uber to start service in the United Arab Emirates this year, bringing on-demand air taxi rides to the country.
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Their major demands for the next contract include salary raises, reducing dependence on temporary workers and ensuring job security.
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With low maintenance requirements and fast turnaround, Gripen provides an advanced and cost-effective fighter capability that is easy to operate and maintain, according to the company.
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DAFs carry no legal payout requirement — the dollars are irrevocably committed to charity, but on no particular schedule.
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“Requisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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