NECESSITATES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

necessitates

verb

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 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 Watch out for these symptoms If your pet's respiratory rate spikes to more than 40 breaths per minute at rest, Hohenhaus said that necessitates a trip to the emergency room. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 16 July 2026

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The Broadway production takes that same approach and translates it thrillingly to the stage through an entirely original ghost story that requires no knowledge of anything that’s come before it.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Following a 1990 accident that fractured his spine, Billesdon lives with a paralyzed colon and bladder that requires workplace accommodations and causes severe side effects from medication.

— Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of requires

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Not every productive moment needs an audience, a grand entrance, or your name in lights.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
For example, experts might put a lot of effort into listening to community needs to demonstrate integrity and openness, but miss opportunities to communicate the underlying benevolent motivations driving their work.

— John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

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