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as in required
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
an emissions test is necessary before you can renew the registration for your car
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as in inevitable
impossible to avoid or evade
taxes will always be a necessary evil
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as in essential
impossible to do without
food and water are necessary for survival
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
a modest income that provided the family with only the necessaries of life
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Recent Examples of necessary
Clint Davis, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
For some people, a vitamin D supplement may be necessary.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 11 Oct. 2019
Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too.
—Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 June 2019
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Adjective
If the mop function isn’t necessary for you, shop a few deals on robot vacuums at Amazon below, with prices starting at $89.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
For some people, a vitamin D supplement may be necessary.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Tramontana trotted downstairs, grabbed the necessaries and made the carbonara — but the experience lingered.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 11 Oct. 2019
Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too.
—Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 June 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessary
Adjective
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The Fix: Ensure your job descriptions are clear and concise, outlining required skills, responsibilities and expectations.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Management did instruct Hughley to document the use of Benadryl but did not get the required parental signature on the form.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But many feel policy change is inevitable, especially given European countries including Malta, Luxembourg, Czechia, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany are all moving towards regulation.—
Sarah Sinclair,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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While upsets are inevitable, only a few teams manage to turn them into deep tournament runs.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Several provisions of Florida public records law stood out: • Attorney fee-shifting is mandatory.—
David Cuillier,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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The suspension is accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment as stated under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are also possible and could reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less for large parts of the day making travel difficult or even impossible in some areas.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Powerful wind will be the most widespread threat, and gusts stronger than 40 mph are possible over more than 1,300 miles from Texas to Minnesota Wednesday, capable of damaging trees and power lines.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Regulatory compliance is also managed through specialized software that tracks changing requirements and automates reporting processes.—
Serge Beck,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Visiting production centers in person is a crucial part of ensuring his clients goods will meet the USMCA requirements, which also include paying workers $16 an hour on the books and abiding by a slew of intellectual property rules.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Eleven European countries have compulsory military service: Austria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and non-European Union nation Norway.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Latvia reintroduced compulsory military service for adult males on January 1 last year, having abolished it in 2006.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessary. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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