- plural of necessity.
necessities
Example Sentences
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An analysis by the Brookings Institution estimates 45% of all Americans, including one-third of middle-class families, can’t afford basic necessities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Some shelters, like the Santé D’Or Foundation, provide necessities for you, but every rescue has its own approach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“It appears there were choices between necessities within the quarter because of where gas prices are,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Official figures show that in the 12 months to February 2026, the price of basic necessities increased by an average 60%, while food prices doubled in the same period.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Well, I don’t see the harm in sharing a few necessities like water if we’re going to be leaving it behind anyway, once we leave for the bug-out.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
