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as in required
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
an emissions test is necessary before you can renew the registration for your car
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as in inevitable
impossible to avoid or evade
taxes will always be a necessary evil
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as in essential
impossible to do without
food and water are necessary for survival
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
a modest income that provided the family with only the necessaries of life
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Recent Examples of necessary
Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Defensively, Orlando took a necessary step forward last weekend against the Columbus Crew.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Blakely has been charged with capital murder, while Washington is charged with child deprivation of necessaries with substantial harm.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Fell recommended the public travel only as necessary and to use caution.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Defensively, Orlando took a necessary step forward last weekend against the Columbus Crew.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Latinos are necessaries for the North American community.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Blakely has been charged with capital murder, while Washington is charged with child deprivation of necessaries with substantial harm.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessary
Adjective
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Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh has submitted required paperwork to the Senate, two people familiar with the matter said Monday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive information ahead of its public release.—
Emily Wilkins,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The ministry urged operators to comply with the directive and to ensure all required safety and security equipment is available and functioning before and during voyages, to maintain the highest levels of safety for all trips.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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How war became inevitable Yet Netanyahu shows no concern for how Israel’s excesses are fueling antisemitism in what has been Israel’s only dependable ally.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ability to budget, save, manage debt and build credit is essential to navigating modern life.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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For the best burger—one with real beefy flavor—fat is essential.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Parker House rolls are a must, as is the corn agnolotti made with blue crab, saffron, and brown butter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lunch at the Peller Estates winery, producer of the best wine in Canada, is a must.—
Kalpana Fitzpatrick,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Board also voted to increase mandatory fees at 13 of Georgia's 25 public colleges and universities.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Military conscription is mandatory in Cuba for men over the age of 18, who undergo two years of military training.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Few details have been released, but Miami Fire told CBS News Miami that crews were called to the corner of 9th Street and South Miami Avenue in Brickell after getting reports of a possible overdose of a 20-year-old man.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Offense gets a needed boost The Cubs haven’t yet hit like the group collectively expects to this season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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But unless there’s enough to generate all the needed electricity, with some wind or solar left unused, the Ohio utility will power the data center’s additional activity with the next cheapest source, typically natural gas or coal.—
Arik Levinson,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Under the bill, Human Services would be tasked with developing rules around everything from training and background checks to treatment plans, staffing ratios, reporting requirements, and building safety.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, the bill to remove some vaccine requirements that appeared in this year’s legislative session failed to advance.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessary. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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