as in to require
to have as a requirement
getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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Recent Examples of necessitate
Consequently, Cook became the ideal leader to revisit that very process when geopolitics necessitated repatriating some businesses and friendshoring others.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sources said the Jackson estate shouldered the bill of up to $15 million because its error necessitated the changes.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Halcyon touts each commission as being made by hand in Surrey, England, and necessitating 5,000 hours of work.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
That would necessitate electing a Democratic Congress in November.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sources said the Jackson estate shouldered the bill of up to $15 million because its error necessitated the changes.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Halcyon touts each commission as being made by hand in Surrey, England, and necessitating 5,000 hours of work.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
That would necessitate electing a Democratic Congress in November.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitate
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Companies are required, under threat of criminal penalties, to bring new information to the government’s attention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Human oversight remains part of the workflow through integration with Robotic Security Operations Center, where remote analysts monitor activity, verify alerts, and direct responses when required, ensuring continuous supervision alongside autonomous functions, reports Electrek.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Step back, decide what needs to be said, and deliver it once with clarity and control.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Stars need more of that mindset at five-on-five.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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