as in inevitably
because of necessity
the argument that the existence of the universe necessarily implies the existence of an all-powerful being responsible for creating it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of necessarily
If nothing is done to mitigate this, after imposed, costs of autos manufactured under a system that worked very well over more than 60 years necessarily will rise more than from a simple 25% on the final vehicle.
—
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
With two national championships, a trip back to the NCAA Tournament and one of the biggest names in the sport, Dan Hurley, UConn’s brand would add immense value in basketball without necessarily dragging down football.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Of course, that’s not why we were necessarily connected the AGIs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for necessarily
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
With two national championships, a trip back to the NCAA Tournament and one of the biggest names in the sport, Dan Hurley, UConn’s brand would add immense value in basketball without necessarily dragging down football.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Of course, that’s not why we were necessarily connected the AGIs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for necessarily
Cite this Entry
“Necessarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessarily. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share