NECESSITATE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

necessitate

verb

ni-ˈse-sə-ˌtāt

Definition of necessitate

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 Janet, meanwhile, is having the kind of emotional breakdown that necessitates producer intervention. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026 This widespread underachievement points to a systemic malaise within Asian soccer, necessitating urgent, comprehensive reforms. — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Then, about a decade ago, this 400 Trophy hit the track again for historic events, which also necessitated some powertrain TLC, including a transmission rebuild. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 July 2026 Fox paid all of $485 million for the rights to cover this year’s World Cup, a bargain-basement buy-in necessitated by FIFA’s insistence on staging the 2022 event in Qatar, a place where the summer temperatures regularly reach 106 degrees Fahrenheit. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for necessitate

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Afterward, competitors often deal with bloating, nausea, and dehydration, requiring hours or even days to recover.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Finished over live heat for caramelization, the ribs develop a sticky, smoky crust without requiring a smoker.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Schjelderup, who assisted the second goal, too, jumped onto Haaland’s back again and pointed down at him, as if anyone in MetLife Stadium that day, or anyone watching at home, needed to know where to direct their attention.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

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