- present tense form of necessitate (3rd person singular).
necessitates
Example Sentences
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I chatted with Kendrick for last week’s newsletter, where he mentioned that growing attention on the media company’s content necessitates a different approach than they’ve had in the past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Beard's passing "necessitates the cancellation" of the band's tour dates this week in Utah and Colorado, the statement said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Those art forms cost more to produce and can’t be widely distributed like films can, which necessitates higher price points.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 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
“Rats’ teeth continue to grow our entire lives, which necessitates gnawing to keep them at a manageable length.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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