- present tense form of necessitate (3rd person singular).
necessitates
Example Sentences
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Grade inflation in high school necessitates grade inflation at universities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The analyst admitted, however, that it “may be early” to take a bullish stance on Oracle, calling it a “show me stock” that necessitates consistent results before investors change their opinions.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
The fabric must be able to stretch in all directions, which necessitates a four-way stretch fabric.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
The growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare necessitates stronger legal and ethical safeguards to protect patients and healthcare workers, the World Health Organization's Europe branch said in a report published Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
Not just because it’s dark and wet and full of spiders and who knows what else, and not just because it’s always scary weather that necessitates entering its depths.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
