NECESSITATES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

necessitates

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present tense third-person singular of necessitate

as in requires

to have as a requirement getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall

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Recent Examples of necessitates In an industry frequently critiqued for its insular nature and hyper-fixation on dizzying scale, a quiet movement is taking root—one built on the simple, radical premise that real innovation necessitates stepping outside the fashion bubble. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 There’s urgency to rediscover rhythm as Miller’s prophecy of scrutiny comes to pass, which necessitates decisive leadership. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 There’s a sensibility to Muppet comedy that speaks to her background in late-night television, where the revolving door of guests necessitates different styles. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 And increasing demand for AI—which necessitates an even greater pool of power—could widen the gap even further. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Proponents argue that, like cars or firearms, AI's importance necessitates formal registration for governance and ethical oversight. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 As such, getting rid of polio for good necessitates countries switching from the oral vaccine to the shot. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 With the new rubber barriers, ACHD has the ability to expand the roundabout back to its full configuration in the future if traffic demand necessitates it. — Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026 Releasing air to control buoyancy necessitates an awareness of the environment, after all. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

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Printing these flexible devices requires depositing two layers at once.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Israeli law generally requires citizens to vote in person in the country, with narrow exceptions for diplomats and certain official emissaries abroad.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

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The nation needs an ample supply for semiconductors, quantum and super computing, and superconducting magnets, added Robertson, who oversees the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Artificial intelligence needs as little as three seconds of you speaking to produce a convincing clone of your voice.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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