Examples of necessitate in a Sentence
New safety regulations necessitated adding a railing to the stairs.
getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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The biggest risk for government bonds is the possibility that the Bank of Japan is behind the curve, which could trigger disorderly inflation, necessitating more frequent rate hikes, Kitamura said.
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Masahiro Hidaka, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
For this polar adventure, all gear must be carried to remote and rugged camps, necessitating vigorous training beforehand that focuses on stamina and strength.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The surge in energy demand may indeed necessitate more of an addition, rather than a complete transition.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Keaschall suffered a thumb sprain in the final week of last season, necessitating a surgery just days later.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
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Masahiro Hidaka, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
For this polar adventure, all gear must be carried to remote and rugged camps, necessitating vigorous training beforehand that focuses on stamina and strength.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The surge in energy demand may indeed necessitate more of an addition, rather than a complete transition.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Keaschall suffered a thumb sprain in the final week of last season, necessitating a surgery just days later.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necessitate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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necessitate
verb
ne·ces·si·tate
ni-ˈses-ə-ˌtāt 
necessitated; necessitating
: to make necessary
sick enough to necessitate staying home
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