1
as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity
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as in poverty
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
two years of unemployment had reduced the family to abject necessity
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Recent Examples of necessity
The simple sock lover will appreciate a four-pack of Cozy Earth socks, and anyone who wants comfortable knit socks will want these slouchy socks from Ugg.
Candy or food baskets: $44.99
Sweets are a necessity for most holidays, and Hanukkah is no exception!
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
As for Gustavo, the guilt of his transgression, sharing in the basic necessities gained without risking death the same way, troubles him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Landman, set in the oil fields of West Texas, is punctuated by extensive diatribes from Tommy about the oil industry’s importance, the tragic necessity of landmen and roughnecks, and the fallacy of placing society’s hope on renewable energy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
System disparities, privacy concerns, and the necessity for thorough training remain persistent issues.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
As for Gustavo, the guilt of his transgression, sharing in the basic necessities gained without risking death the same way, troubles him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Landman, set in the oil fields of West Texas, is punctuated by extensive diatribes from Tommy about the oil industry’s importance, the tragic necessity of landmen and roughnecks, and the fallacy of placing society’s hope on renewable energy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
System disparities, privacy concerns, and the necessity for thorough training remain persistent issues.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necessity
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In the final hours of the legislative session, the Ohio House and Senate agreed to a package of bills that include hospital price transparency requirements and a measure allowing universities to pay student athletes.Haley BeMiller, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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That has not totally vanished from his game — with 1.6 switches per 100 passes this season — but Slot’s style of play is predicated on greater control in the build-up phase, meaning there is less requirement for Alexander-Arnold to play those searching cross-field balls.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation researchers reported in 2018 that while causes of stress for young people include poverty, trauma and discrimination, another is an excessive pressure to excel.Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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To be eligible, patients must have income at or below four times the federal poverty level or have medical debt equal to 5% or more of their income.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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Notably, talent shortages in healthcare support roles shift the focus of attention from academic degrees to factual experiences — even though, as far as healthcare jobs are concerned, basic specialized training is still a must.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Limit app downloads: Restricting app downloads to the appropriate age range is a must.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s a certain irony in the fact that those on the celebrity circuit — who appear to hover above the mundanity and misery of cubicle working and employee dress codes — are embracing this staunch symbol of corporate professionalism.Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Living with an ever-present feeling of sadness and misery will break you.Terina Allen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Necessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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