necessaries

noun

plural of necessary
as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable a modest income that provided the family with only the necessaries of life

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  1. necessities
  2. requirements
  3. musts
Noun
  • It’s required for scientists to secure appointments, promotions, funding, access to students, and other necessities.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of necessities
Noun
  • Thiel also secured New Zealand citizenship in 2011, receiving a special exemption from the usual residency requirements.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Its intended role is to help operators respond to drone threats while accommodating changes in equipment and mission requirements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • Hot apple cider and fresh cider doughnuts are fall musts, and this cider mill has both of them.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Definition of musts
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“Necessaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessaries. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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