necessitating

present participle of necessitate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of necessitating But how, exactly, does Smartcat help teams become more efficient without necessitating more people? Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 The Braves faced a setback when veteran backstop Sandy Leon suffered a season-ending injury, necessitating an immediate move. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Iran has destroyed our bases in the Persian Gulf, necessitating 2,200-mile supply lines to Navy ships. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Rushing’s injury will impact not only the catching corps but also the offense, necessitating a shift to defense-first catchers. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 For the business administration and graphic design majors, the number of fully qualified applicants exceeded the available spaces, necessitating additional admission criteria for these programs. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 However, sustained temperatures between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit can cause severe heat stress, leading to the premature drop of unripe fruit and necessitating immediate additional watering. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 Paris’s Palais de Tokyo will close for repairs in July 2027, necessitating a temporary move to a location that turns out to be hotly contested, French daily Libération reports. News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026 But Exxon and Chevron contend more oil sources are needed longer term as existing volumes are depleted, necessitating a new wave of investments in global, frontier oil and gas exploration. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitating
Verb
  • The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore are seeking to pause an order requiring it to provide records in lawsuit with Inspector General while the city appeals.
    Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Measuring waist circumference has the advantage of not requiring specialized equipment, so patients can keep track at home.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For now, Neda, a 34-year-old Tehran resident struggling with kidney disease and needing medication, is holding her breath as she is once again forced to buy only half of her monthly dose.
    Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Choose one expressive outlet, polish one detail, and let joy strengthen your confidence without needing outside approval first.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Necessitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitating. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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