the necessary
noun
British, informal
: whatever is needed for some purpose
I'll do the necessary to get the job done.
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Pending the necessary regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2026.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
During last year's severe statewide drought, Harsh said many farmers had to sell off their animals, not having the necessary plants to feed them.
—Emma Wozniak, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
If this is your first time getting a good coffee grinder, the necessary upkeep might surprise you.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
During last year's severe statewide drought, Harsh said many farmers had to sell off their animals, not having the necessary plants to feed them.
—Emma Wozniak, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
If this is your first time getting a good coffee grinder, the necessary upkeep might surprise you.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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