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 Visitors will walk through spaces that detail material, technology and manufacturing innovations, exploring how these advances are being led by end users’ necessities and wants. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The trio said they were honored to introduce nonprofit Baby2Baby, an organization that provides children in poverty with diapers, clothing and other necessities, ahead of Devon Again’s performance. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 Kick the can If Congress fails to act, payments are expected to be 22% lower, which could be devastating for the millions of seniors who rely on their Social Security benefits to pay for basic necessities. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Araghchi asked the United Nations to examine the impact of US measures on access to food, medicine, healthcare, energy, transportation, humanitarian assistance and other necessities. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 But several of the House members said the agency and others providing bus service need to make sure that there is enough parking, shade, water and other necessities so that customers are willing to ditch their cars. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 In 2026, a single person in Hawaii needs to earn about $129,002 a year to cover necessities, spend on some extras, save for the future and pay taxes. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 In South Florida, the affordability crisis is proving particularly difficult for residents managing chronic conditions, who are increasingly forced to choose between basic necessities and medical care. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 The campaign also raises money to support Baby2Baby’s work distributing diapers, clothing, formula, and other necessities to children in need across the country. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction.

— Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Most students received milder penalties — warnings, probation or requirements to attend counseling or workshops, which together made up 93% of sanctions.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of requirements

Noun

Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

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