1
as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity
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2
as in poverty
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
two years of unemployment had reduced the family to abject necessity
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Recent Examples of necessity
Idaho Power submitted an application seeking certificates of public necessity to build the plants, according to a news release from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
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Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Groceries and basic necessities have also become more expensive.
—Camila Bretas, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Its core principle is that when convenience dictates or necessity requires, a country must allow the people, goods and vessels of other nations to pass through its territory for a journey that begins and ends elsewhere.
—Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Of necessity, the strikes looked backwards at the unprecedented rise of streaming TV and sought to address the disruptions that came with it.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
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Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Groceries and basic necessities have also become more expensive.
—Camila Bretas, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Its core principle is that when convenience dictates or necessity requires, a country must allow the people, goods and vessels of other nations to pass through its territory for a journey that begins and ends elsewhere.
—Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Of necessity, the strikes looked backwards at the unprecedented rise of streaming TV and sought to address the disruptions that came with it.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessity
Noun
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Nevertheless, the lawsuit said Bayfront Park Management Trust lacked a proper accounting system and didn’t have requirements for expenses to be supported by a contract or invoice policy, nor a policy or procedure to ensure vendors were selected through a competitive bidding process.—
Tess Riski
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The state also does not have a minimum age requirement to possess a firearm, a law that gun control advocates have criticized for allowing minors to carry guns.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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That tax credit steered tax dollars collected above the revenue cap set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to low-income families — and in its first year, the program was credited with cutting childhood poverty in the state by more than a third.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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The reality is that our criminal justice system enables crime, repeat offenders, and the never-ending cycle of poverty and crime.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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What do to nearby A visit to Saint-Tropez is an absolute must.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The perforated design adds breathability (a must in peak summer heat) and gives a little texture to an otherwise classic black pair.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2026
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Riley has spent the majority of the past two decades attempting to distance himself from his book-selling mantra of championship or misery.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The misery wrought by insurgents in largely ungoverned spaces will push people to flee.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessity. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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