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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
Forego sterile minimalism and use this $14 two-pack of glass bottles for everyday everyday necessities like vitamins and mouthwash to be visible and within arm’s reach.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
People were detained on the basis of their appearance or accent, and the violent encounters on the streets made many residents afraid to go out even to purchase groceries or other basic necessities.
—Kica Matos, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The decrease in fuel, which was already scarce, has worsened a humanitarian crisis that has been unfolding for the past few years, with shortages of basic necessities and fewer essential services like regular trash collection.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Their nonprofit serves meals and provides basic life necessities in a park setting where people living on the streets can feel welcome.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
And as people struggle to afford basic necessities, vinyls aren’t at the top of their lists, Amalfitano said.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 25 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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
People were detained on the basis of their appearance or accent, and the violent encounters on the streets made many residents afraid to go out even to purchase groceries or other basic necessities.
—Kica Matos, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The decrease in fuel, which was already scarce, has worsened a humanitarian crisis that has been unfolding for the past few years, with shortages of basic necessities and fewer essential services like regular trash collection.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Their nonprofit serves meals and provides basic life necessities in a park setting where people living on the streets can feel welcome.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
And as people struggle to afford basic necessities, vinyls aren’t at the top of their lists, Amalfitano said.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
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The company, however, remains entangled in several ongoing lawsuits, including one in which a state judge ruled last week that Sable still needed to comply with state and local requirements before a restart as outlined in the federal consent decree that followed the 2015 spill.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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That ambition is also tied to Guyana’s broader energy strategy, aimed at ensuring that the region’s fuel needs can increasingly be met from Guyanese production.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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