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
Driscoll’s, the largest berry seller in the US, began working in the 1980s to make berries available year-round and more attractive in color, transforming them from a seasonal treat to a daily necessity.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Activity Mat to Grow with Your Child Babies develop in the blink of an eye, so investing in a toy that keeps up with your little one’s growth spurts is a necessity.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Local health leaders, including Ascension Saint Thomas CEO Fahad Tahir, warned that families may soon be forced to choose between basic necessities and health care.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
With more information likely to become available over time, concerns regarding the legality and necessity of these strikes contribute to serious public concern.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Activity Mat to Grow with Your Child Babies develop in the blink of an eye, so investing in a toy that keeps up with your little one’s growth spurts is a necessity.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Local health leaders, including Ascension Saint Thomas CEO Fahad Tahir, warned that families may soon be forced to choose between basic necessities and health care.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
With more information likely to become available over time, concerns regarding the legality and necessity of these strikes contribute to serious public concern.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessity
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Families with incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible to participate in Wisconsin Shares, and may remain eligible until their income reaches 85% of the state median income.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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If not renewed, those earning above 400% of the federal poverty level will lose subsidies, while those below 100% will see reduced support.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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But staying relevant in the digital landscape, especially as AI enters the mix, is a must.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located off the southeast end of campus near the UF Health Shands Hospital and the Cade Museum (a must for families), putting restaurants and gameday activities only a short drive away.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ongoing misery in Charlotte prompted a popular Panthers-centric podcast to throw in the towel.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But aid agencies say that Israel’s intensification of the war, particularly around Gaza City, has compounded the misery faced by Palestinians.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessity. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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