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something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity
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Recent Examples of necessities
And as people struggle to afford basic necessities, vinyls aren’t at the top of their lists, Amalfitano said.
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 Shared plans may collide with practical necessities.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Shared plans may collide with practical necessities.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Even if inflation has cooled, prices are at levels that make necessities such as groceries unaffordable to many Americans.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Debate grows in Miami Cuban Americans in Miami who have been helping their relatives on the island by paying for medicines, food and other necessities to be delivered to them in the country will see their options shrink fast too.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Koch told senators that the IURC already allows for two 10-day periods without disconnection for those with medical necessities.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Only pack the necessities in a compact carry-on backpack or small duffel bag and check the rest.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The facility was specifically designed to provide the necessities of home – including 82 guest suites, a family kitchen and a children’s play area – to help strengthen families and bolster their psychological well-being during difficult times, regardless of their situation or ability to pay.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 Shared plans may collide with practical necessities.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Shared plans may collide with practical necessities.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Even if inflation has cooled, prices are at levels that make necessities such as groceries unaffordable to many Americans.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Debate grows in Miami Cuban Americans in Miami who have been helping their relatives on the island by paying for medicines, food and other necessities to be delivered to them in the country will see their options shrink fast too.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Koch told senators that the IURC already allows for two 10-day periods without disconnection for those with medical necessities.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Only pack the necessities in a compact carry-on backpack or small duffel bag and check the rest.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The facility was specifically designed to provide the necessities of home – including 82 guest suites, a family kitchen and a children’s play area – to help strengthen families and bolster their psychological well-being during difficult times, regardless of their situation or ability to pay.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
Noun
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While countries such as Spain and clubs such as Barcelona train their young players for years using the same system, with the same positional requirements and following the same procedures, Germany jumps from trend to trend.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Henderson noted that 486 voters had registration information that was incomplete or inaccurate and that a third of that group registered decades ago, when the state did not have the same requirements.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Supertree Grove and Cloud Forest are both musts for photographers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meyer argues that the state spends billions without addressing glaring needs, and 5200 could cost less than roller-coastering people through hospitals, courts, jails and prisons without putting them on a healthier track.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The majority of Americans belong to the working class and are finding their paychecks unable to keep up with the higher and higher prices of everyday needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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