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
In Light and Thread, Kang observes that her house is built in the shape of the Korean consonant ㄷ, thus necessitating the use of mirrors to ensure the various fruit trees planted in its courtyard receive sunlight from all sides.
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Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Though using public transportation jibes with the country’s Swisstainable initiative, which encourages visitors to get around without a car, Gambarogno is a bit harder to navigate as trains only run to Cadenazzo station, necessitating onward travel by bus.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
In one form, called continuous wave EPR, the oscillating frequency conventionally is held steady, and the stronger field is swept through a range of values, necessitating a bulky specialized electromagnet.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
And in time, anti-tax ideology might threaten the country’s solvency and end up necessitating austerity budgets.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The 29-year-old Song reaggravated an oblique injury in spring training, necessitating a rehab assignment with the Chihuahuas after taking part in opening day festivities at Petco Park.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Businesses must recognize their profound responsibilities to society when engaging with AI, as its influence on privacy and decision-making can reshape industries and everyday life, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of various fields to anticipate potential consequences.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Halcyon touts each commission as being made by hand in Surrey, England, and necessitating 5,000 hours of work.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Based on moderate projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida and necessitating the relocation of more than 200,000 residents.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Though using public transportation jibes with the country’s Swisstainable initiative, which encourages visitors to get around without a car, Gambarogno is a bit harder to navigate as trains only run to Cadenazzo station, necessitating onward travel by bus.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
In one form, called continuous wave EPR, the oscillating frequency conventionally is held steady, and the stronger field is swept through a range of values, necessitating a bulky specialized electromagnet.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
And in time, anti-tax ideology might threaten the country’s solvency and end up necessitating austerity budgets.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The 29-year-old Song reaggravated an oblique injury in spring training, necessitating a rehab assignment with the Chihuahuas after taking part in opening day festivities at Petco Park.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Businesses must recognize their profound responsibilities to society when engaging with AI, as its influence on privacy and decision-making can reshape industries and everyday life, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of various fields to anticipate potential consequences.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Halcyon touts each commission as being made by hand in Surrey, England, and necessitating 5,000 hours of work.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Based on moderate projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida and necessitating the relocation of more than 200,000 residents.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitating
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Cassidy also complained that a new primary system enacted last year confused voters by requiring them to ask for a partisan ballot instead of the all-party primary previously in place.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Klarna has since shifted to a hybrid model, where AI handles routine inquiries, and people focus on situations requiring judgment and empathy.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The day after that loss, per team sources, Brunson approached the team before practice about needing to re-shift the collective mindset.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Galeno is licensed to keep Drago the alligator until the reptile is ready and maybe too big, needing relocation to a proper environment for alligators of his size.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Necessitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitating. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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