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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The latter material, while not widely used in Gaudí’s time, provided the necessary strength while reducing overall weight.
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CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In Game 2 all the necessary pieces fell into place, and a meme was born.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The Court believes that with the necessary mental health therapeutic assistance, Wife can be that rock star again.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Both methods reportedly provide the necessary structural strength, meet all safety regulations, and still allow the walls to be dismantled when required and reused for new buildings.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In Game 2 all the necessary pieces fell into place, and a meme was born.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The Court believes that with the necessary mental health therapeutic assistance, Wife can be that rock star again.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Both methods reportedly provide the necessary structural strength, meet all safety regulations, and still allow the walls to be dismantled when required and reused for new buildings.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the necessary
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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