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make necessary

VERB

compel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constrain enforce exact impel necessitate oblige urge

STRONG

bulldoze coerce concuss dragoon drive hustle make restrain squeeze

WEAK

crack down put the arm on put the chill on shotgun throw weight around turn on the heat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dissuade

STRONG

discourage halt leave alone stop

WEAK

block check delay deter hinder impede obstruct

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Earlier this week, the US space agency rolled back its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft off the launchpad to investigate its problems and make necessary repairs.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Woods expressed confidence the president would make necessary changes to Venezuela’s commercial and legal frameworks, but Trump said he did not like Exxon’s response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Castlehill Care Home said it was taking action to make necessary improvements.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

The physician said she expected to have to spend thousands of dollars again to replace the air-conditioning units and make necessary repairs to the rooftop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

And what was this danger to him from hidden enemies, which could make necessary this discretion and watchfulness in Black Rock?

From The Vagrant Duke by Gibbs, George

make necessary

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