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to have as a requirement
getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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Recent Examples of necessitated
While some of the work that has necessitated mine closures over the past 15 years would have been necessary one way or the other, the mine has also had a run of bad luck, Doerr acknowledged.
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Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Nintendo — which had let Hollywood Pictures take the reigns on the project — was so embarrassed by the film that the company necessitated a more hands-on approach for all future adaptations based on their products.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
As was first reported by Puck’s John Ourand, Netflix had to free up a good chunk of its in-game inventory for makegoods, a palliative measure necessitated by under-deliveries for its Christmas Day NFL doubleheader.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Dane’s appointment in September was a quick pivot necessitated by Erik ten Hag’s sacking after just two league games in charge for the former Manchester United manager, rather than being representative of any long-term strategy.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
However, persistent hot, dry conditions necessitated extending them throughout all of unincorporated Boulder County.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Repeating the blueprint of the 20th century Great Migration of 6 million African Americans from the nation’s rural South to Chicago and other Northern and Western cities, the 21st century New Great Migration was necessitated by the 2020s-era backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The mass turned out to be benign, which meant treatment necessitated a lumpectomy and radiation rather than a double mastectomy or chemotherapy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
This whole debacle necessitated some time spent in the county jail and another stint in rehab.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Nintendo — which had let Hollywood Pictures take the reigns on the project — was so embarrassed by the film that the company necessitated a more hands-on approach for all future adaptations based on their products.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
As was first reported by Puck’s John Ourand, Netflix had to free up a good chunk of its in-game inventory for makegoods, a palliative measure necessitated by under-deliveries for its Christmas Day NFL doubleheader.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Dane’s appointment in September was a quick pivot necessitated by Erik ten Hag’s sacking after just two league games in charge for the former Manchester United manager, rather than being representative of any long-term strategy.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
However, persistent hot, dry conditions necessitated extending them throughout all of unincorporated Boulder County.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Repeating the blueprint of the 20th century Great Migration of 6 million African Americans from the nation’s rural South to Chicago and other Northern and Western cities, the 21st century New Great Migration was necessitated by the 2020s-era backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The mass turned out to be benign, which meant treatment necessitated a lumpectomy and radiation rather than a double mastectomy or chemotherapy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
This whole debacle necessitated some time spent in the county jail and another stint in rehab.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitated
Verb
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Again, amendments to association governing documents may be required to avoid any incompatibilities.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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One of those involved the ship's toilet, which has had problems dumping liquid waste overboard as required.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Under city zoning rules, the Board of Zoning Adjustment needed to approve a special use permit for the project.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The pool table can also be used as a ping-pong table or even another table, if needed.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Necessitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitated. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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