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
Gianaris said $700 million in annual funding could likely be found for free bus service, though Mamdani’s $7 billion universal child-care proposal would certainly necessitate a tax increase.
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Ben Brachfeld, Curbed, 2 July 2025
Overcoming skepticism necessitated data, trust-building, and strategic communication.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
The hospital also had antiquated wiring in the operating room, necessitating an upgrade as new technology has become available to support surgeries.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
The existing cash burn rate, while normal for companies at this development phase, will necessitate continuous observation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Ben Brachfeld, Curbed, 2 July 2025
Overcoming skepticism necessitated data, trust-building, and strategic communication.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
The hospital also had antiquated wiring in the operating room, necessitating an upgrade as new technology has become available to support surgeries.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
The existing cash burn rate, while normal for companies at this development phase, will necessitate continuous observation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitate
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Healthy hair requires more than just a regular trim and minimizing heat damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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For another brilliant terrace experience, the Renzo Piano designed Nemo Science Museum has a new open green, sustainable rooftop open to the public that doesn’t require entrance to the museum.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Inside the operating room To correct his spine, John needed rods placed on either side of his spinal column along 13 vertebrae.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Any changes to the zoning code or other policies will need separate council votes.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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