- plural of necessity.
necessities
Example Sentences
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It is associated with being able to afford life’s necessities and the kind of strong economic rights found in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
You shouldn’t put any retirement income at risk if you need it to cover housing, utilities, healthcare, groceries or other necessities.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
Public processions are not uncommon, with members of the public often giving monks alms of goodwill - such as food and basic necessities - as a sign of respect.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The money they send no longer pays for small luxuries, he said, because prisons have over the years reduced how much they spend per person on necessities such as food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
When I finished putting my clothes in the old pine dresser, I took my bag of bathroom necessities and went to the communal bathroom to clean myself up after the day of travel.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
