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
The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that Hezbollah had launched over 50 projectiles targeting IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, necessitating a response.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
Ukrainian entrepreneur Dima Negodiuk's life was upended by Russia's invasion, necessitating a harrowing journey for his son Mark's urgent brain tumor surgery.
—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Meanwhile, uniform regulations are stringent, necessitating precise upkeep and return of all team gear.
—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The postmortem highlighted nearly two dozen laws that the city attorney’s office identified as affecting Meridian city business, some requiring minor tweaks to standard practices and others necessitating city-code overhauls.
—
Rose Evans
june 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2026
The pitching staff has been jostled, with a rough outing by lefty reliever Aaron Bummer on Monday necessitating his release on Tuesday.
—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
One club source voiced a desire to avoid the kind of jarring transition represented by Chelsea moving from Antonio Conte to Maurizio Sarri in the summer of 2018, necessitating big changes to the squad.
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Jon MacKenzie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
For countries that do require visas, the process can be different for each destination, with some offering visas upon arrival and others necessitating embassy or consulate visits.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
While many demands are predictable, necessitating responsibility and hard work, some catch us off guard.
—
Joan M. Cook,
Time,
12 May 2026
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
Ukrainian entrepreneur Dima Negodiuk's life was upended by Russia's invasion, necessitating a harrowing journey for his son Mark's urgent brain tumor surgery.
—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Meanwhile, uniform regulations are stringent, necessitating precise upkeep and return of all team gear.
—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The postmortem highlighted nearly two dozen laws that the city attorney’s office identified as affecting Meridian city business, some requiring minor tweaks to standard practices and others necessitating city-code overhauls.
—
Rose Evans
june 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2026
The pitching staff has been jostled, with a rough outing by lefty reliever Aaron Bummer on Monday necessitating his release on Tuesday.
—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
One club source voiced a desire to avoid the kind of jarring transition represented by Chelsea moving from Antonio Conte to Maurizio Sarri in the summer of 2018, necessitating big changes to the squad.
—
Jon MacKenzie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
For countries that do require visas, the process can be different for each destination, with some offering visas upon arrival and others necessitating embassy or consulate visits.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
While many demands are predictable, necessitating responsibility and hard work, some catch us off guard.
—
Joan M. Cook,
Time,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitating
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.
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California, for example, passed a law requiring AI companies to issue risk frameworks, report safety issues and protect whistleblowers.
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Almost all patients required hospitalization, with roughly two-thirds of those admitted needing intensive care.
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La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, needing a positive result to have a chance at advancing.
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“Necessitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitating. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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