necessities

plural of necessity

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Recent Examples of necessities Despite logistical and security challenges, UNICEF and partners are distributing warm winter clothes and other essential supplies, along with humanitarian cash transfers to help families in Gaza afford food and other necessities. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 The fictional 8-year-old takes a trip to his local grocery store to stock up on food and household necessities. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024 For many families, though, that rebound was overshadowed by soaring prices for food, housing, and other necessities. NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 Go for an of-the-moment fanny pack or mini backpack that fits just the necessities and nothing more. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024 The Giving Tree charitable initiative provides gifts, clothing and other necessities to underserved children and families. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024 As for Gustavo, the guilt of his transgression, sharing in the basic necessities gained without risking death the same way, troubles him. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024 Miller recommends starting to pack at least three days ahead, to give yourself time to shop for necessities, decide who is responsible for what, and determine what nonnegotiable items have to make it into the car. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024 Since 2017, sporadic protests have challenged the theocracy over soaring prices of basic necessities, repression and imprisonment of dissidents, and women’s personal rights. Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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