necessitating

present participle of necessitate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of necessitating This dual-use technology presents both immense upsides for mental health support and considerable downsides, necessitating careful management to mitigate harm and maximize benefits in this global experiment. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 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 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
Verb
  • The Legislature is advancing bills requiring developers and operators to disclose the centers’ water usage.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The resolution also includes a clause requiring a supermajority of five votes if the county is to participate in future TADs.
    Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • With the government fundamentally needing to refill the reserve rather than drain it further, the SPR has transformed from a political tool for price suppression into a major backstop against sharp declines in crude oil prices.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Most people who do experience cyclosporiasis will recover without needing any medical treatment.
    Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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“Necessitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitating. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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