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
Layered in butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan and green spinach that some versions of its origin story say represents the man’s vast fortune, it was first conceived in New Orleans’ Antoine’s Restaurant in 1899, where a shortage of escargot necessitated some creative moves from chef Jules Alciatore.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Restricting an eating window necessitates more careful meal planning to ensure adequate intake of macro- and micronutrients.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This transition nonetheless necessitates an infusion of new blood, especially from outside the world of finance.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
For countries that do require visas, the process can be different for each destination, with some offering visas upon arrival and others necessitating embassy or consulate visits.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Restricting an eating window necessitates more careful meal planning to ensure adequate intake of macro- and micronutrients.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This transition nonetheless necessitates an infusion of new blood, especially from outside the world of finance.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
For countries that do require visas, the process can be different for each destination, with some offering visas upon arrival and others necessitating embassy or consulate visits.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitate
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If a development project met certain standards set by the state, local officials would be required to approve it.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The length of cold required to break dormancy in any particular tree species depends on both the length of typical winter and the variability of winter temperature patterns where a species evolved.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even if the House succeeded in impeaching a judge, the Senate would need to affirm that decision by a two-thirds majority vote.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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