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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
In 2024 in Miami-Dade County, housing for a single adult cost $1,892 per month, food $549, transportation $424, healthcare $189, and that's not an exhaustive list of necessities — the monthly total, factoring in additional expenses, came to $3,982.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Namely, things like comfy seating and practical necessities.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Retailers are responding to that pressure through regular, big-ticket discounts on products like electronics, as well as everyday necessities.
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Grace Thomas,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
In the bathroom, a non-plastic toothbrush and other necessities are practical, thoughtful touches.
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Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
These funds currently account for almost one-fifth of Haiti’s gross domestic product and are primarily used to prevent starvation, support daily necessities, and fund education and healthcare for relatives back home.
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Stock up with the carry-on necessities like Tower 28’s hand sanitizer-esque Hypochlorous Acid Facial Spray and the Summer Fridays Mini Skin Care Set.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The two-door design allows easy access to the interior shelves to maximize vertical space, and the two drawers add even more room for stashing away mail, leashes, remotes, and other everyday necessities.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For many people, those monthly benefits will serve as a critical source of their overall income, helping to cover the costs of everything from housing and healthcare and everyday necessities.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Namely, things like comfy seating and practical necessities.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Retailers are responding to that pressure through regular, big-ticket discounts on products like electronics, as well as everyday necessities.
—
Grace Thomas,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
In the bathroom, a non-plastic toothbrush and other necessities are practical, thoughtful touches.
—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
These funds currently account for almost one-fifth of Haiti’s gross domestic product and are primarily used to prevent starvation, support daily necessities, and fund education and healthcare for relatives back home.
—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Stock up with the carry-on necessities like Tower 28’s hand sanitizer-esque Hypochlorous Acid Facial Spray and the Summer Fridays Mini Skin Care Set.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The two-door design allows easy access to the interior shelves to maximize vertical space, and the two drawers add even more room for stashing away mail, leashes, remotes, and other everyday necessities.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For many people, those monthly benefits will serve as a critical source of their overall income, helping to cover the costs of everything from housing and healthcare and everyday necessities.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
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Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.
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Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.
Noun
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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
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District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.
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Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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