NECESSITIES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

necessities

noun

plural of necessity

as in requirements

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity

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Recent Examples of necessities Prosecutors accuse him of participating in schemes to divert hundreds of millions of dollars from Venezuelan government programs intended to provide housing, food and other necessities to the country’s impoverished population. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 All contemporary, they’re stocked with necessities (from towels to toiletries). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The useful figure is one that fits the discretionary money left after necessities and financial goals are covered. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 Kemp asked residents to gather water, food, batteries, flashlights and other necessities. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 While some families turn to dangerous ways to keep warm at home, other families unable to pay their bills often take on debt or sacrifice other necessities like seeking medical care or buying food. — Sanya Carley, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 The previously brutalist shape is now adorned with the jewelry of reflectors that are required by the necessities of street legality, and of course there are now four doors rather than two. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 This includes making sure that the necessities parents rely on are free from toxic chemicals and do not harm the health of kids. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 It’s required for scientists to secure appointments, promotions, funding, access to students, and other necessities. — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Compared with legacy platforms, the Ship-to-Shore Connector incorporates design improvements intended to increase payload capacity and speed while reducing operator and logistical requirements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The new changes in the electoral law ease some requirements for candidates seeking office, eliminate the need for some financial documents and a mandatory medical certificate, and introduce electronic voter registration.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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The Ukrainian leader held a meeting with military officials and government members on Friday focusing on Ukraine's energy and air defense needs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Asfaw primarily develops cost-friendly skin care products that target young consumer needs.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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