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
Cutting spending wasted on a futile pursuit of a global empire is not just a fiscal necessity.
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Ron Paul, Oc Register, 20 May 2025
According to a 2022 New York Times report, the UK's historically mild summers meant that cooling systems were never seen as a necessity.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Not only has the piece become a necessity for me, but the modern, all-white design is a welcome addition that adds an elevated touch to my space.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 18 May 2025
Drinking Water Obviously, water is always a necessity, but flooding associated with heavy rains can also cause a boil order, so having something to drink is essential during and potentially after a storm.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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Ron Paul, Oc Register, 20 May 2025
According to a 2022 New York Times report, the UK's historically mild summers meant that cooling systems were never seen as a necessity.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Not only has the piece become a necessity for me, but the modern, all-white design is a welcome addition that adds an elevated touch to my space.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 18 May 2025
Drinking Water Obviously, water is always a necessity, but flooding associated with heavy rains can also cause a boil order, so having something to drink is essential during and potentially after a storm.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessity
Noun
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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Many college students also would be unable to access the Pell Grant under the bill, as Republicans are asking to increase the full-time enrollment requirement to 30 semester hours from 24 semester hours each academic year.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Nearly 25% of youths under the age of 18 live in poverty, with rates exceeding 90% in some neighborhoods, according to a report released this year by the venture philanthropy A Better Chicago.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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While Medicaid traditionally was thought of as a health care program for individuals living in poverty who are unable to work, Obamacare dramatically loosened the eligibility requirements, which has allowed millions of able-bodied individuals to be added to the rolls.—
The Editors,
National Review,
15 May 2025
Noun
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With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The Best Clothing Box Photograph: Stitch Fix Stitch Fix Kids Clothes Box $16 Stitch Fix As my kids have gotten older, shopping for their clothes has become a misery.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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The value of the Syrian currency plummeted during the civil war years, adding to the misery.—
Raja Abdulrahim,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessity. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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