- present tense form of necessitate (3rd person singular).
necessitates
Example Sentences
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When it comes to AI, Hartnett has been a longstanding advocate of shorting AI bonds simply owing to the huge weight of issuance that well north of $ 1 trillion of capex necessitates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
American parenthood is plagued with structural problems: A lack of affordable childcare, an increasingly rising standard for “good” parenting, and a cost of living that necessitates more than one income per family.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
“China’s relative insulation from direct energy shocks-compared to Japan and Korea-provides some policy autonomy, but external volatility necessitates careful calibration between domestic support and external stability,” Li said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The rise of drones, however, necessitates the development of anti-drone technology as well.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
That’s the part of the project that necessitates working slowly and methodically, like how I like to approach a new sketch or painting.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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