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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
Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.
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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
Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Even as a successful homebuilder and entrepreneur, the 35-year-old says his income barely covers the necessities for his growing household.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
As consumers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many households — particularly those that are middle or low income — will be forced to cut their budgets in other places, explains Francesco D’Acunto, a finance professor at Georgetown University.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Rent, utilities, food, prescriptions, and other necessities are increasingly out of reach.
—Harvey Epstein, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The shipment included medicines, medical equipment, a mobile health unit, shelter materials, basic necessities and infant formula.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
At a time when Connecticut families are struggling with the cost of everyday necessities, the last thing the state should do is pass laws that make groceries more expensive and shopping less convenient.
—Wayne Pesce, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Even as a successful homebuilder and entrepreneur, the 35-year-old says his income barely covers the necessities for his growing household.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
As consumers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many households — particularly those that are middle or low income — will be forced to cut their budgets in other places, explains Francesco D’Acunto, a finance professor at Georgetown University.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Rent, utilities, food, prescriptions, and other necessities are increasingly out of reach.
—Harvey Epstein, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The shipment included medicines, medical equipment, a mobile health unit, shelter materials, basic necessities and infant formula.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
At a time when Connecticut families are struggling with the cost of everyday necessities, the last thing the state should do is pass laws that make groceries more expensive and shopping less convenient.
—Wayne Pesce, Hartford Courant, 16 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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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
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 29 Mar. 2026.
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