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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Gather the necessary tools, including an oil drain pan, wrench, filter wrench, funnel, and jack stands. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 When the trade deadline is here, the expectation around the NFL is for the Bills to go out and make the necessary moves to continue being one of the top teams in the league. Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025 No one knows whether the necessary parts are still available. Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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