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
The students raised money to purchase a garden bed constructed by their school’s geometry and construction class, with the PEAK grant paying for seeds and other garden necessities.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
That puts CrowdStrike and fellow Club holding Palo Alto Networks in a position where their cyber solutions are a necessity to safeguard against bad actors.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Yet, despite these risks, many organizations still treat pre-employment screening as a formality rather than a strategic necessity.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Hunt received donations, including an air mattress, clothes and other necessities, along with cash given by supporters at the event.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
That puts CrowdStrike and fellow Club holding Palo Alto Networks in a position where their cyber solutions are a necessity to safeguard against bad actors.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Yet, despite these risks, many organizations still treat pre-employment screening as a formality rather than a strategic necessity.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Hunt received donations, including an air mattress, clothes and other necessities, along with cash given by supporters at the event.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessity
Noun
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Ordering a short stack at this beloved breakfast spot has been a basic requirement for all who pass through since 1966.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, many did not seem aware of the applicability of the new requirement, prompting Leavitt to post on X in order to clarify any confusion.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Newer data shows more surprises about poverty rates and gender pay gaps by majors.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Vietnam’s poverty rate has fallen to just 4%, according to the World Bank.—
Andres Oppenheimer
September 17,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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In this area, planning a hike on the Lost Valley Trail is a must.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, if referencing outside content, reaching out to the original author and asking for permission is a must.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Andrés Giménez was put on earth to cause misery to major league hitters looking to sneak ground balls through the infield.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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California’s housing crisis produces untold human misery and environmental degradation.—
Stan Oklobdzija,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessity. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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