1
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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2
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
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The results show that ZAK is necessary for cells to rapidly detect DNA damage.
—Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
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
Raul Valle, 20, took the stand in his own defense, which attorney Kevin Smith said was necessary for proving his client's innocence.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The results show that ZAK is necessary for cells to rapidly detect DNA damage.
—Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
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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The 31-year-old is a true holding midfielder, offering assurance in playing out from the back and moving the ball through the thirds at the required tempo.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But he still has not been confirmed by the Senate, a required step to take on the role permanently (typically, U.S. attorneys serve through a president's time in office).—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Millions of Americans hit the beach each year, and with that many people, some bad behavior is inevitable.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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Schiller argues this week's votes were inevitable and that NPR leaders should have prepared for this action by walking away from the funds long ago.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Research suggests proper hydration is essential for maintaining energy, brain function, and overall health.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Boat rides on Lake Como are a must, and Zucchi recommends always traveling with a scarf because things can get choppy and windy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Healthcare is among the best in South America, especially in the larger cities, and far cheaper than in the U.S., but private insurance is a must.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Pakistan now faces a mandatory review — a final phase requiring endorsement from key FATF members.—
Jack Rosen,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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So why haven’t more cities made curbside composting easier, or even mandatory? Curbside Composting Is Growing, But Access Lags California and Vermont are the only two states that currently mandate some form of household curbside composting access; Washington state’s law becomes effective in 2030.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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That would be possible because access from Lincoln Memorial Drive to and from I-794 would be shifted southward.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Consider the timing: When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Such a propellant is already proven and is well-suited for the extreme conditions of space and meets current planetary protection requirements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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In the lawsuit, Beshear and several Democratic attorneys general argued the freeze violated federal statutory and regulatory requirements.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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For example, Department of Education regulators are tasked with determining what subjects private institutions are teaching and if their curriculum adheres to compulsory education standards.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Written as the compulsory number for the middle school division of the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition, the song launched with 26,388 downloads to hit No. 1 for metric, while coming in at No. 16 for streaming, No. 15 for video, and No. 56 for radio.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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“Necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessary. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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