- present tense form of necessitate (3rd person singular).
necessitates
Example Sentences
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It necessitates a wholeness from both parties, wherein two individuals take ownership and accountability over their own success and well-being.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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
Achieving the first goal necessitates restraint and care, both from the SEC when it promulgates a rule and from Congress when it directs the commission to mandate disclosure on a subject.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
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
“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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