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
This necessitated the creation of 226 different costumes and 50 different hairstyles for Williams in the film, including peroxide blond covering his entire body.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Crafting your authentic path necessitates a thoughtful exploration of your aspirations against the backdrop of external pressures.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
Votes received: 6 19 Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 World Timer
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The advent of the railway in the 19th century necessitated a way to track accurate time across an entire continent—a need that resulted in the creation of time zones.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
More blazes have since torn through the Hollywood Hills, Pasadena, Altadena and Sylmar, claiming more than 28,000 acres so far and necessitating that nearly 180,000 residents be placed under evacuation orders or warnings, according to CNN.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Crafting your authentic path necessitates a thoughtful exploration of your aspirations against the backdrop of external pressures.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
Votes received: 6 19 Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 World Timer
Photo : Phillips
The advent of the railway in the 19th century necessitated a way to track accurate time across an entire continent—a need that resulted in the creation of time zones.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
More blazes have since torn through the Hollywood Hills, Pasadena, Altadena and Sylmar, claiming more than 28,000 acres so far and necessitating that nearly 180,000 residents be placed under evacuation orders or warnings, according to CNN.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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