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
However, a last-minute change on the day of the Elimination Chamber event led to the turn being executed at that event, necessitating a show-closing segment.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Tocchet also announced Sunday that goaltender Thatcher Demko would be shut down for the season due to illness, which necessitated an emergency call-up of Nikita Tolopilo on Saturday.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The short time span for a player to transfer, paired with not wanting to lose a roster spot, can necessitate a hasty decision.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
These included substance abuse issues that necessitated multiple rehab stints and violations of WWE's wellness policy.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Tocchet also announced Sunday that goaltender Thatcher Demko would be shut down for the season due to illness, which necessitated an emergency call-up of Nikita Tolopilo on Saturday.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The short time span for a player to transfer, paired with not wanting to lose a roster spot, can necessitate a hasty decision.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
These included substance abuse issues that necessitated multiple rehab stints and violations of WWE's wellness policy.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitate
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As a result of Moms Demand Action's district-by-district advocacy, more than 11 million students across the country now live in a district that requires schools to educate parents about the critical role of secure firearm storage in keeping students safe.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Back then, most cake recipes were complicated, contained lots of ingredients, and required a mixer.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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There needs to be a continuation of the Behavioral Threat Assessment process to include colleges and Universities.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Boone was asked if Chisholm needs to find a better way to control his emotions.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Necessitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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