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
Nietzsche’s cure for nihilism was to create personal meaning, but the scale of AI necessitates creating systems that affirm and protect the value of humanity’s contributions.
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Alice Xiang, Time, 6 May 2026
In Light and Thread, Kang observes that her house is built in the shape of the Korean consonant ㄷ, thus necessitating the use of mirrors to ensure the various fruit trees planted in its courtyard receive sunlight from all sides.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
First, comprehensive regulation changes necessitated a complete redesign and reengineering of the cars, which teams have done with very disparate degrees of success.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Now, the second phase of the trial will determine whether the company’s actions amounted to a public nuisance and could necessitate product changes.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Alice Xiang, Time, 6 May 2026
In Light and Thread, Kang observes that her house is built in the shape of the Korean consonant ㄷ, thus necessitating the use of mirrors to ensure the various fruit trees planted in its courtyard receive sunlight from all sides.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
First, comprehensive regulation changes necessitated a complete redesign and reengineering of the cars, which teams have done with very disparate degrees of success.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Now, the second phase of the trial will determine whether the company’s actions amounted to a public nuisance and could necessitate product changes.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitate
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And on Monday, the ship operator said two crew members — one British, one Dutch — had acute respiratory symptoms, one mild and one severe but both requiring urgent medical care.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitate. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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