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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
Consequently, Cook became the ideal leader to revisit that very process when geopolitics necessitated repatriating some businesses and friendshoring others.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sources said the Jackson estate shouldered the bill of up to $15 million because its error necessitated the changes.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
That necessitated a rule change.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Dismantling affirmative action in federal contracting and laying off Black federal workers, as Sharpton saw it, necessitated a response.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Accenture's analysis said the federal law necessitated additional changes to Iowa's system.
—Samantha Liss, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sources said the Jackson estate shouldered the bill of up to $15 million because its error necessitated the changes.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
That necessitated a rule change.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Dismantling affirmative action in federal contracting and laying off Black federal workers, as Sharpton saw it, necessitated a response.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Accenture's analysis said the federal law necessitated additional changes to Iowa's system.
—Samantha Liss, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitated
Verb
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In his first varsity season, Jordan has learned how to navigate the intricacies required from the position.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Completion of this training is now required to obtain certification and aims to address knowledge gaps among retailers regarding the lawful use of the trademark.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That was the only offense Noone needed.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Necessitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitated. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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