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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity
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as in poverty
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
two years of unemployment had reduced the family to abject necessity
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Recent Examples of necessity
This situation highlights the necessity for Greenland, Denmark, and our allies to collaborate in securing the Arctic region.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Established out of necessity during a time when Black communities were excluded from mainstream institutions, HBCUs have played a transformative role in shaping generations of Black leaders in fields ranging from politics to medicine.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Real-time data is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
—Don Murray, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
With more and more people wanting to call the area home, however, housing is a necessity.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Established out of necessity during a time when Black communities were excluded from mainstream institutions, HBCUs have played a transformative role in shaping generations of Black leaders in fields ranging from politics to medicine.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Real-time data is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
—Don Murray, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
With more and more people wanting to call the area home, however, housing is a necessity.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for necessity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessity
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In 2025 and beyond, successful ERP customization will increasingly depend on balancing industry-specific needs with scalability requirements.Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Indonesia also banned the sale of Google Pixel phones for failing to meet the 40 percent parts requirement.AFP, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
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In no state do TANF benefits reach even 60% of the poverty level for a family of three.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, Puerto Rico has faced the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, earthquakes, ongoing power grid failures, one of the highest poverty rates in the US, and an economic crisis.Lola Mendez, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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Multifactor authentication, which combines multiple verification methods, is a must.Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The racerback cut allows your arms to move, which is a must for yoga and strength-training sessions.Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Middleton put the possession out of its misery with what turned into a decent look on an off-the-bounce midrange jumper, but the entire possession lacked purpose.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s true legacy is one of economic misery at home and embarrassment on the world stage.Philip Klein, National Review, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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