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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
Despite numerous complaints to health inspectors from elderly people that Salmos 23 left them wanting the most basic necessities — like toilet paper — DCF chose it as a refuge over hundreds of other homes.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Because these orders were issued without sufficient planning for necessities, many households ran short of food.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
This directly affected the price of necessities like bread, fuel and medicine for the poorest segments of the population.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
And as drivers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many may be forced to cut their budgets in other places.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The family didn’t lack basic necessities.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Labor advocates counter that higher wages could reduce turnover, improve productivity, and help workers afford basic necessities as inflation continues to pressure household budgets.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
In the past, the agency has said that Dilley offers families a safe environment equipped with access to educational materials, child care necessities and round-the-clock medical and mental health care.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Because these orders were issued without sufficient planning for necessities, many households ran short of food.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
This directly affected the price of necessities like bread, fuel and medicine for the poorest segments of the population.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
And as drivers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many may be forced to cut their budgets in other places.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The family didn’t lack basic necessities.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Labor advocates counter that higher wages could reduce turnover, improve productivity, and help workers afford basic necessities as inflation continues to pressure household budgets.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
In the past, the agency has said that Dilley offers families a safe environment equipped with access to educational materials, child care necessities and round-the-clock medical and mental health care.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
Noun
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Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices ought to honor your current needs.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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