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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
The issues of affordability and the cost of necessities are gaining in political importance.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
There is also plenty of storage for gear and other necessities, both inside and out.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Median net worth may be up in the long-term, as evidenced by buoyant consumer spending (and even some splurging), but shoppers are currently taking on more debt, and parking their real money in their homes and 401 (k) accounts while reserving cash flow for necessities like food and utilities.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit also provided other necessities like disposable cutlery or dishware.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Carhartt’s adjustable sling bag is large enough to fit all your necessities, and durable enough to ensure nothing happens to them.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Gaza needs to be rebuilt from the ground up, even as necessities like food remain a critical challenge.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
In all, more than 400 families got car seats, diapers, food, cribs, clothes, books and other necessities at no cost.
—Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
There is also plenty of storage for gear and other necessities, both inside and out.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Median net worth may be up in the long-term, as evidenced by buoyant consumer spending (and even some splurging), but shoppers are currently taking on more debt, and parking their real money in their homes and 401 (k) accounts while reserving cash flow for necessities like food and utilities.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit also provided other necessities like disposable cutlery or dishware.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Carhartt’s adjustable sling bag is large enough to fit all your necessities, and durable enough to ensure nothing happens to them.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Gaza needs to be rebuilt from the ground up, even as necessities like food remain a critical challenge.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
In all, more than 400 families got car seats, diapers, food, cribs, clothes, books and other necessities at no cost.
—Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
Noun
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Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Duffy’s comments come after some high-profile fatal crashes have sparked public debate over requirements for CDLs.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aloe Vera Gel For sunburns or just extra protection during sightseeing, aloe vera gel and sunscreen are musts.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of losing the sale, the agent could interact with other retailers’ agents to source the item, complete the transaction, and fulfill the order — creating a frictionless and endless shopping experience that puts the shopper’s needs first.—
Matt Renner,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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