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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
Some also raised concerns about access to food and other necessities during the extended wait.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
One way to alleviate this pain is to look for lower costs on necessities and essential expenses.
—Emily Canal, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
This includes the psychological impact of months of trauma caused by killings, displacement, and a lack of access to basic necessities.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Musk appears to be boosting an enhanced version of a stance called Universal Basic Income, which calls for a government to provide citizens with enough cash to pay for necessities like rent, food, health and education, with no strings attached.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Even if the sense of urgency might feel the same as ever, especially amid the Mahomes window of potential, the momentousness and sheer volume of necessities are singular.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Head inside to shop for groceries, T-shirts, and other vacation necessities, plus a huge array of gifts in the upstairs gift gallery.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers are considering House Bill 5004 with about two dozen provisions aimed at modest but meaningful reforms at DCF, like providing more grants for families for necessities and the creation of an oversight committee that would make policy recommendations for future reform at the agency.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The foldover design of this grab-and-go clutch is complete with two zip pockets and a magnetic snap closure, which provides enough room for necessities, according to reviewers.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
One way to alleviate this pain is to look for lower costs on necessities and essential expenses.
—Emily Canal, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
This includes the psychological impact of months of trauma caused by killings, displacement, and a lack of access to basic necessities.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Musk appears to be boosting an enhanced version of a stance called Universal Basic Income, which calls for a government to provide citizens with enough cash to pay for necessities like rent, food, health and education, with no strings attached.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Even if the sense of urgency might feel the same as ever, especially amid the Mahomes window of potential, the momentousness and sheer volume of necessities are singular.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Head inside to shop for groceries, T-shirts, and other vacation necessities, plus a huge array of gifts in the upstairs gift gallery.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers are considering House Bill 5004 with about two dozen provisions aimed at modest but meaningful reforms at DCF, like providing more grants for families for necessities and the creation of an oversight committee that would make policy recommendations for future reform at the agency.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The foldover design of this grab-and-go clutch is complete with two zip pockets and a magnetic snap closure, which provides enough room for necessities, according to reviewers.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
Noun
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Wilfong said Villegas had been complying with all his immigration requirements since his release last year.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal transitions impact plant care needs, making proper adjustments key to keeping them healthy.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Republican supermajority is reluctant to stop an unlimited cash flow to an ever-expanding school voucher program that bleeds billions from public schools, despite ample proof of sloppy bookkeeping and zero proof that voucher students’ needs are adequately met.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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