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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
Palestinians in Gaza who spoke with the AP in recent weeks questioned whether the ceasefire's next steps will improve conditions, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and ongoing challenges in securing basic necessities.
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CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Palestinians in Gaza who spoke to The Associated Press in recent weeks questioned whether moving into phase two of the ceasefire will improve conditions on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
At Walmart, the chain has been preparing stores and clubs to help ensure our communities have access to essential items like blankets, batteries, and other cold-weather necessities, said Mark Rickel, spokesperson for the company.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
This is the scene at some metro Atlanta grocery stores as residents rush to gather food and other necessities for a potential winter storm this weekend, which threatens icy conditions and power outages.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Straits Research, when winter storms are predicted, fear causes consumers to begin panic buying because of worries surrounding shortages of food, water and other basic necessities as well as concerns about power outages.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026
The ordinary was taken up a notch with simple bathroom necessities contained and organized into pretty jars.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Will this couple go on to beg for money for the child care, education, medical attention and other necessities the child will require?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
The currency's downward spiral pushed up inflation, increasing the cost of food and other daily necessities.
—Elena Becatoros, Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Palestinians in Gaza who spoke to The Associated Press in recent weeks questioned whether moving into phase two of the ceasefire will improve conditions on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
At Walmart, the chain has been preparing stores and clubs to help ensure our communities have access to essential items like blankets, batteries, and other cold-weather necessities, said Mark Rickel, spokesperson for the company.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
This is the scene at some metro Atlanta grocery stores as residents rush to gather food and other necessities for a potential winter storm this weekend, which threatens icy conditions and power outages.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Straits Research, when winter storms are predicted, fear causes consumers to begin panic buying because of worries surrounding shortages of food, water and other basic necessities as well as concerns about power outages.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026
The ordinary was taken up a notch with simple bathroom necessities contained and organized into pretty jars.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Will this couple go on to beg for money for the child care, education, medical attention and other necessities the child will require?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
The currency's downward spiral pushed up inflation, increasing the cost of food and other daily necessities.
—Elena Becatoros, Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
Noun
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Organizations should approach this evaluation with realistic expectations about the supervision requirements and plan for hybrid workflows where human operators correct and guide robotic systems through their initial learning phases.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Democratic state lawmakers want to allow Georgia cities to adopt sanctuary policies and eliminate requirements for local sheriffs to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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The vehicles can also be built to be recoverable in support of ever-changing mission needs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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And, though able to navigate a great deal of the daily routine, Anna has gaps that will widen as her parents’ needs become more demanding.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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