as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
packed a warm jacket and other needfuls for an autumn weekend in the country
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
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But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
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“Needfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needfuls. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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