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 dog had previously bitten his owner’s wife, necessitating her to get stitches, Burton said.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2026
Although Del Monte voided its peach contracts last summer, growers held hope that a buyer would take over the business, necessitating the thousands of tons of peaches under contract and soon to grow throughout the Central Valley.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
However, Jan noted that challenges persist in securing cost-effective raw materials, traceability and maintaining fiber quality, necessitating continuous innovation and collaboration.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Sooter said many Denver employees come in more frequently, necessitating the extra space.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The majority of wedding celebrations now span two to three days (71 percent), necessitating planning for multiple events beyond the main day, such as the rehearsal dinner (75 percent), welcome drinks (26 percent), after party (27 percent), and day-after brunch (21 percent).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2026
Although Del Monte voided its peach contracts last summer, growers held hope that a buyer would take over the business, necessitating the thousands of tons of peaches under contract and soon to grow throughout the Central Valley.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
However, Jan noted that challenges persist in securing cost-effective raw materials, traceability and maintaining fiber quality, necessitating continuous innovation and collaboration.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Sooter said many Denver employees come in more frequently, necessitating the extra space.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The majority of wedding celebrations now span two to three days (71 percent), necessitating planning for multiple events beyond the main day, such as the rehearsal dinner (75 percent), welcome drinks (26 percent), after party (27 percent), and day-after brunch (21 percent).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitating
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Military bases across California have tightened security since the conflict began, requiring more stringent visitor identification, checks at gates and warning of traffic delays.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Indonesia moved to tighten export earnings rules for natural resource firms in December, requiring deposits in state banks, capping rupiah currency conversion, and limiting offshore transfers, to keep dollars onshore and support the rupiah.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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With Australia needing one run to advance, Chris Burke walked with one out in the bottom half and Lee robbed Rixon Wingrove of an extra-base hit with a sliding, backhand catch in the right-center gap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, in the workplace, a cooperative team all using coordinating methods is a great way to improve your results without needing a ton more effort.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Necessitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitating. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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