as in essential
impossible to do without
fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Recent Examples of indispensable
Humanitarian assistance remains indispensable, and the US has every reason — moral, strategic, and humanitarian — to continue supporting vulnerable populations.
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W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Leadership and commitment of Governor Trumbull and the Courant were indispensable to the colony’s movement towards independence.
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Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Russia aims to make its fourth-generation nuclear technology entirely indispensable to emerging economies by providing a full-service loop that spans from uranium mining to waste recycling.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Aluminum foil is an indispensable item in nearly every household.
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Tamara Gane,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Leadership and commitment of Governor Trumbull and the Courant were indispensable to the colony’s movement towards independence.
—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Russia aims to make its fourth-generation nuclear technology entirely indispensable to emerging economies by providing a full-service loop that spans from uranium mining to waste recycling.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Aluminum foil is an indispensable item in nearly every household.
—
Tamara Gane,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
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No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who less than a week ago declared a state of emergency in his country following weeks of anti-government protests, said his country stood ready to provide any needed assistance.
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But only in one of those years did the measure get the needed two-thirds supermajority, so the matter languished.
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Her voice is slurred, needful, abject.
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That image of God never has a problem, never has a disease, never lacks anything needful or truly desirable, and has never sinned.
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Brennan argues the records are vital to a potential vindictive-prosecution defense, citing more than 100 Trump statements attacking him and directives to pursue cases without legal basis.
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There are fees imposed for the use of other vital shipping lanes, including the Suez and Panama Canals, where fees can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the largest cargo vessels.
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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