as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
a modest income that provided the family with only the necessaries of life
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Noun
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The foldover design of this grab-and-go clutch is complete with two zip pockets and a magnetic snap closure, which provides enough room for necessities, according to reviewers.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The cardboard box became a symbol of both safety and dependence, at a time basic necessities were missing from store shelves.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wilfong said Villegas had been complying with all his immigration requirements since his release last year.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Necessaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessaries. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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