necessitate
verb (used with object)
to make necessary or unavoidable.
necessitating
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present participleof necessitate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But suggested changes to the program often include increases in the retirement age, again necessitating longer, not shorter, careers to maintain one’s benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The building's systems detected an "air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance," said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell in a statement.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Electrification and green energy are increasing power demand, necessitating grid investments.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Her dad said afterward that acid reflux had made her vocal cords swell, necessitating the last-minute switch from live to Memorex.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026
Besides, it’s the girlfriend in the ICU that’s necessitating Adam’s ruse to begin with.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
