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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
Lia Miller, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
The Senate voted 61-35 to advance the bill, clearing the 60-vote threshold necessary to overcome the filibuster.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 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
Include Lean Proteins for Immune Response Lean protein sources not only help with overall growth but also provide the building blocks necessary for a robust immune system.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
The Senate voted 61-35 to advance the bill, clearing the 60-vote threshold necessary to overcome the filibuster.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 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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Each landing and takeoff also brings an airplane closer to expensive and required maintenance based on cycles.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is no required fitness level or fancy equipment needed to get started.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Most economists had predicted a recession was inevitable.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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There are steps leaders can take to tackle these inevitable challenges, helping to anticipate and cushion their potential impact.—
Ismail Amla,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, prioritizing privacy and transparency in AI use is essential for maintaining customer trust.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
16 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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This voyage into the future of stylish drinking is a must for all 'Star Trek' - and cocktail - fans.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The four-day firestorm has resulted in 10 deaths so far, with more than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed and more than 150,000 people still under mandatory evacuation orders, as of Friday afternoon.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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By Chad de Guzman January 10, 2025 1:00 AM EST Nearly 180,000 people have already been sent mandatory evacuation orders amid the destructive wildfires raging across Los Angeles, causing traffic jams as people attempt to flee.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
10 Jan. 2025
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During the day, open curtains and blinds to let in as much light as possible.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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The disease can affect the colon and rectum and can weaken the body, leading to possible life-threatening complications.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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The company expects its liquidity to be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the foreseeable future.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
8 Jan. 2025
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With the area now under a compulsory evacuation order, even those whose homes survived the inferno need to go elsewhere for the foreseeable future.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Less than half of workers age 62-64 wanted to retire, and almost 90% believed that there should be no compulsory retirement at 65.—
James Chappel / Made by History,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessary. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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