necessitates

present tense third-person singular of necessitate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of necessitates And increasing demand for AI—which necessitates an even greater pool of power—could widen the gap even further. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Proponents argue that, like cars or firearms, AI's importance necessitates formal registration for governance and ethical oversight. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 As such, getting rid of polio for good necessitates countries switching from the oral vaccine to the shot. Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 With the new rubber barriers, ACHD has the ability to expand the roundabout back to its full configuration in the future if traffic demand necessitates it. Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026 Releasing air to control buoyancy necessitates an awareness of the environment, after all. Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 Watch out for these symptoms If your pet's respiratory rate spikes to more than 40 breaths per minute at rest, Hohenhaus said that necessitates a trip to the emergency room. Pat Mueller, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Her unique skill set as a dominant on-ball point guard necessitates a team to operate with a specific style and personnel to make the fit work. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitates
Verb
  • Medicaid, for example, requires states to pursue estate recovery for certain benefits paid on behalf of some recipients age 55 and older, including certain long-term care costs.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Meeting their needs requires addressing stagnant Medicaid rates for behavioral health and ensuring health insurance covers behavioral needs, advocates said.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By August 25, the district attorney must decide whether to seek to vacate Myers’ conviction or if the story needs to be heard by a jury again.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for August 24, 2026 Small cracks reveal what truly needs care.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Necessitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitates. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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