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to have as a requirement
getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall
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Recent Examples of necessitated
When scripting issues necessitated older characters, Argento built the sets to appear large next to his adult actors.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
There have been moments where my job necessitated being out in the field and turning a wrench, and others that located me at a table with a computer in front of me for hours.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Iwerks herself points to the ABC funding, acknowledging that the arrangement simply necessitated the park being completed in a year.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Piers Morgan is recuperating in a hospital after a recent fall necessitated hip surgery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Grandpa’s early research necessitated the retrieval of blood samples from genetically unique populations all over the world.
—Emilie G.c. Thompson, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
Over the next several hours, Alqam and his colleagues remained on the line with Hind and arranged for an ambulance to rescue her—a process that necessitated a long wait to secure the Israeli military’s approval.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Bennett’s job necessitated a close working bond with the manager, and that has translated into a personal relationship with Emery that continues today, even though Bennett has moved on to Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates Pro League, based in Abu Dhabi.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Layered in butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan and green spinach that some versions of its origin story say represents the man’s vast fortune, it was first conceived in New Orleans’ Antoine’s Restaurant in 1899, where a shortage of escargot necessitated some creative moves from chef Jules Alciatore.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
There have been moments where my job necessitated being out in the field and turning a wrench, and others that located me at a table with a computer in front of me for hours.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Iwerks herself points to the ABC funding, acknowledging that the arrangement simply necessitated the park being completed in a year.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Piers Morgan is recuperating in a hospital after a recent fall necessitated hip surgery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Grandpa’s early research necessitated the retrieval of blood samples from genetically unique populations all over the world.
—Emilie G.c. Thompson, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
Over the next several hours, Alqam and his colleagues remained on the line with Hind and arranged for an ambulance to rescue her—a process that necessitated a long wait to secure the Israeli military’s approval.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Bennett’s job necessitated a close working bond with the manager, and that has translated into a personal relationship with Emery that continues today, even though Bennett has moved on to Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates Pro League, based in Abu Dhabi.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Layered in butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan and green spinach that some versions of its origin story say represents the man’s vast fortune, it was first conceived in New Orleans’ Antoine’s Restaurant in 1899, where a shortage of escargot necessitated some creative moves from chef Jules Alciatore.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessitated
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The seven-member commission plays a pivotal role in overseeing police reforms required under a memorandum of understanding between the city and the Justice Department.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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The attorney general at one point acknowledged that mistakes had been made as the Justice Department tried to comply with a federal law that required it to review, redact and publicize millions of files within a 30-day period.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The all-important churn needed for a healthy labor market has slowed considerably, and there are more people searching for jobs than are available.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Necessitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessitated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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