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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
There’s also bonus storage behind the vanity mirror, and built-ins along the wall with both open shelves and closed cabinets to stow other bathroom necessities.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Bajo Chiquito residents raked in cash selling food, water, clothing and other necessities to migrants passing through.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This ski and snowboarding expo provides all the necessities for the winter snow season.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
These families, already in fragile and vulnerable situations, may face additional hardships as they are forced to prioritize household expenses such as rent, utilities, and gas, over food and other necessities.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Even exclusively among civilian payrolls, more essential workers have continued to work without pay than there are furloughed workers, those who at least have the time to work other temporary gigs or the ability to save on usual necessities such as childcare.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
In other small towns near NPS sites, organizations and individuals are stepping in to support Park Service workers with necessities, such as meals and other forms of assistance.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Bajo Chiquito residents raked in cash selling food, water, clothing and other necessities to migrants passing through.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This ski and snowboarding expo provides all the necessities for the winter snow season.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
These families, already in fragile and vulnerable situations, may face additional hardships as they are forced to prioritize household expenses such as rent, utilities, and gas, over food and other necessities.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Even exclusively among civilian payrolls, more essential workers have continued to work without pay than there are furloughed workers, those who at least have the time to work other temporary gigs or the ability to save on usual necessities such as childcare.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
In other small towns near NPS sites, organizations and individuals are stepping in to support Park Service workers with necessities, such as meals and other forms of assistance.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Aloe Vera Gel For sunburns or just extra protection during sightseeing, aloe vera gel and sunscreen are musts.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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According to the United Nations, Venezuela historically does not produce enough food to meet its needs, and many products must be imported from abroad and paid for in foreign currencies.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ultimately, the findings emphasize that understanding your driving needs and aligning them with the right powertrain can make a major difference in battery longevity.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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