as in to require
to have as a requirement
getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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Recent Examples of necessitate
That necessitated a move to a small venue.
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Queen Sonja previously had a pacemaker installed in January 2025 after experiencing atrial fibrillation during a ski vacation, which necessitated her being airlifted to the hospital in Lillehammer.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Local newspapers at the time didn’t seem to know the whole story and only reported that Power’s Hollywood duties had necessitated the rescheduling of a week of performances at the playhouse.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
The extra load necessitates even more fuel.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Queen Sonja previously had a pacemaker installed in January 2025 after experiencing atrial fibrillation during a ski vacation, which necessitated her being airlifted to the hospital in Lillehammer.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Local newspapers at the time didn’t seem to know the whole story and only reported that Power’s Hollywood duties had necessitated the rescheduling of a week of performances at the playhouse.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
The extra load necessitates even more fuel.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitate
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Monday’s ruling ensures that California employers can continue to recruit foreign employees for roles that require specialized skills, Bonta said.—
Haley Parsley
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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But after struggling on the road before losing consecutive games at home against Las Vegas and Dallas amid a three-game losing streak, the Sparks needed something to go right.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Obviously, there are multiple things in this outing that need to be cleaned up.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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