as in requires
to have as a requirement
getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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Recent Examples of necessitates
The episode highlights an ongoing struggle within figure skating, which is seeking to appeal to new fans with contemporary music, which in turn necessitates complex licensing agreements with recording artists.
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Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Any reckoning with the isolation and anxiety endemic to digital life necessitates a close examination of the infrastructure of communication, making one aware of the immediate and physical foundations of interaction.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
This necessitates a reassessment of the stock's valuation to determine whether this represents an opportunity or a pitfall.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Oscillating between a massive ice luge and a rutted slushie pit, our road necessitates the use of spikes.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Even if the Vikings believe McCarthy has the talent to be a top-tier QB, his injury history necessitates a reliable backup.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Taylor is learning a lot from this whirlwind year about the craft of acting onscreen and the performances that a press tour necessitates off-screen.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 13 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
Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Any reckoning with the isolation and anxiety endemic to digital life necessitates a close examination of the infrastructure of communication, making one aware of the immediate and physical foundations of interaction.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
This necessitates a reassessment of the stock's valuation to determine whether this represents an opportunity or a pitfall.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Oscillating between a massive ice luge and a rutted slushie pit, our road necessitates the use of spikes.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Even if the Vikings believe McCarthy has the talent to be a top-tier QB, his injury history necessitates a reliable backup.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Taylor is learning a lot from this whirlwind year about the craft of acting onscreen and the performances that a press tour necessitates off-screen.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitates
Verb
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This requires missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and other (air defense) systems.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Protecting healthcare also requires broad public understanding and sustained community engagement.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Klaebo needs three more gold medals or five of any color to break the Olympic record, held by countryman Bjørn Daehlie.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Explaining that Chardonnay needs cooler conditions to do well, Carpenter points out that in Napa, that restricts winemakers to the southern part of the valley close to the bay or to very specific spots in the mountains.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Necessitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitates. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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