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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
Gone are the corporate and impersonal interiors, and here to stay are delicious, residential-feeling finishes such as iridescent chinoiserie wallpapers, fresh carpeting, and all-new necessities like televisions and phones.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Insurance changes, premium hikes, formulary shifts, and prior authorization barriers are routinely framed as administrative necessities.
—John Fomeche, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
And while millions of Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, Trump is demanding $377 million—an 866 percent increase—to renovate the White House residence.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
During a previous period of economic strain tied to federal funding uncertainty, Bryant encouraged congregants to donate food instead of money — citing concern for families struggling to afford basic necessities.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bandi says there has been a shift away from discretionary spending towards necessities, and within necessities, there is an accelerating shift from brand names to generic products.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Jabran Sarfraz, a prominent economist in Karachi, said the immediate burden would fall on consumers, warning that higher fuel prices would raise the cost of daily necessities and disproportionately affect lower-income groups.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
No country will be entirely able to shield itself from the spiking costs of growing food and transporting it, along with other necessities, around the world.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Instacart identified four different gardening necessities that shoppers are grabbing during Easter weekend.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Insurance changes, premium hikes, formulary shifts, and prior authorization barriers are routinely framed as administrative necessities.
—John Fomeche, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
And while millions of Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, Trump is demanding $377 million—an 866 percent increase—to renovate the White House residence.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
During a previous period of economic strain tied to federal funding uncertainty, Bryant encouraged congregants to donate food instead of money — citing concern for families struggling to afford basic necessities.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bandi says there has been a shift away from discretionary spending towards necessities, and within necessities, there is an accelerating shift from brand names to generic products.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Jabran Sarfraz, a prominent economist in Karachi, said the immediate burden would fall on consumers, warning that higher fuel prices would raise the cost of daily necessities and disproportionately affect lower-income groups.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
No country will be entirely able to shield itself from the spiking costs of growing food and transporting it, along with other necessities, around the world.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Instacart identified four different gardening necessities that shoppers are grabbing during Easter weekend.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
Noun
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Proponents of lighter federal regulation argue that a national policy framework with minimal requirements—focused on energy and infrastructure concerns rather than comprehensive AI restrictions—better serves both innovation and public interest than aggressive preemptive regulation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The weeklong trip includes hotel stays, a custom itinerary, and social media storytelling requirements.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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