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something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity
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Recent Examples of necessities
The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
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Audrey McGlinchy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
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Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
One cohort is being squeezed by inflation, higher borrowing costs and the rising price of everyday necessities.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In the next few days, Raikes said IRC teams will focus on getting basic necessities like food, water and shelter to those who need it, and to deliver medical supplies to health services.
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Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
In order to keep the necessities, like Bear Valley Community Hospital, online, BVES shut power off to businesses and homes starting Friday morning for several hours.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In addition to the main compartment, the underseat carry-on luggage comes with a front pocket to store your tablet, laptop, or other necessities.
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Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Namely, things like comfy seating and practical necessities.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
These funds currently account for almost one-fifth of Haiti’s gross domestic product and are primarily used to prevent starvation, support daily necessities, and fund education and healthcare for relatives back home.
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Audrey McGlinchy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
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Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
One cohort is being squeezed by inflation, higher borrowing costs and the rising price of everyday necessities.
—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In the next few days, Raikes said IRC teams will focus on getting basic necessities like food, water and shelter to those who need it, and to deliver medical supplies to health services.
—
Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
In order to keep the necessities, like Bear Valley Community Hospital, online, BVES shut power off to businesses and homes starting Friday morning for several hours.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In addition to the main compartment, the underseat carry-on luggage comes with a front pocket to store your tablet, laptop, or other necessities.
—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Namely, things like comfy seating and practical necessities.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
These funds currently account for almost one-fifth of Haiti’s gross domestic product and are primarily used to prevent starvation, support daily necessities, and fund education and healthcare for relatives back home.
—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessities
Noun
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
Noun
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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
Noun
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The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.
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But when Erik Spoelstra is strategizing, the needs of Nikola Jovic, for better or worse, are not going to be at the top of the organizational process.
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“Necessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessities. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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