as in requiring
to have as a requirement
getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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Recent Examples of necessitating
Unexpected return of the Elam Ending The day's first game between World and the young Stars was tied 32-32 after 12 minutes, necessitating a brief overtime where the clock was turned off and the winner was the first to five points.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
In addition to cold temperatures necessitating more power to heat homes, an aging grid, fuel-price backlash, and a once-in-a-generation investment cycle are hitting consumers.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Local polls had consistently projected that no single party would gain a majority, necessitating the formation of a coalition government.
—Grant Peck, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Echard’s intervention operates in direct contrast to this ethos, necessitating a pilgrimage to the top of a parking lot in Toulouse, away from most human activity, to inspect the networks of modern-day communication itself.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Serious complications can range from liver damage (sometimes necessitating a liver transplant) and seizures to death, according to health officials.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
For this polar adventure, all gear must be carried to remote and rugged camps, necessitating vigorous training beforehand that focuses on stamina and strength.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Keaschall suffered a thumb sprain in the final week of last season, necessitating a surgery just days later.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
The biggest risk for government bonds is the possibility that the Bank of Japan is behind the curve, which could trigger disorderly inflation, necessitating more frequent rate hikes, Kitamura said.
—Masahiro Hidaka, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
In addition to cold temperatures necessitating more power to heat homes, an aging grid, fuel-price backlash, and a once-in-a-generation investment cycle are hitting consumers.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Local polls had consistently projected that no single party would gain a majority, necessitating the formation of a coalition government.
—Grant Peck, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Echard’s intervention operates in direct contrast to this ethos, necessitating a pilgrimage to the top of a parking lot in Toulouse, away from most human activity, to inspect the networks of modern-day communication itself.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Serious complications can range from liver damage (sometimes necessitating a liver transplant) and seizures to death, according to health officials.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
For this polar adventure, all gear must be carried to remote and rugged camps, necessitating vigorous training beforehand that focuses on stamina and strength.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Keaschall suffered a thumb sprain in the final week of last season, necessitating a surgery just days later.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
The biggest risk for government bonds is the possibility that the Bank of Japan is behind the curve, which could trigger disorderly inflation, necessitating more frequent rate hikes, Kitamura said.
—Masahiro Hidaka, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitating
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Despite her mandate, however, the bar for revision is exceptionally high, requiring two-thirds support in both chambers and a majority in a public referendum.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Strain is experimenting with a different 3D printer material that biodegrades quickly without needing to be planted.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thick or coarse hair becomes more controlled without needing grease or gel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Necessitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitating. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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