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
Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Each car represents a statement of identity, reserved for those who view driving as an experience, not a necessity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
That's a necessity to work on a government project.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Some will move out of conviction, others out of political necessity.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Each car represents a statement of identity, reserved for those who view driving as an experience, not a necessity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
That's a necessity to work on a government project.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Some will move out of conviction, others out of political necessity.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for necessity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessity
Noun
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The funding went toward three federal programs, two of which focus on lifting families with children out of poverty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a group, Native Americans face high rates of poverty, chronic disease, and mental illness — all are risk factors for addiction.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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The best-selling Jemluse Wireless CarPlay Adapter, now 50 percent off, is a must for hands-free convenience in the car.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gallery Wall Wood Frame Set If your resolution includes finally framing photos that have been hiding in your phone for months, this set is a must.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the outright annihilation of people and the considerable trauma that brought onto people, leftist regimes inflicted considerable misery in myriad other ways.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessity. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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