- plural of necessity.
necessities
Example Sentences
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This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates us to get the necessities for life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Some have been known to lack basic necessities like air conditioning or running water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The bank’s data also show that spending by lower-income households picked up considerably in June compared with a year ago—not just on necessities but on discretionary items, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
About 32% of recent home buyers said that they had already cut spending on necessities including food, clothing, healthcare and hygiene to afford their mortgage payment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Even before the hurricane, Brother’s Keeper collected donations and distributed food and clothing and other necessities to the folks in our community who needed them most.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
