Necessary
Necessary adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Usual and necessary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Usual" instead an adjective "Necessary".
Nearby Words: necessity, necessarily
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Shen isn't willing to socialize more than necessary because of the usual rejection of him due to his albinism, while Lianne enjoys talking with the common people.
Source: Fan Fic / The Vow -
Good characters who interfere with his plans are treated better than his usual targets, but are still subject to nasty injuries if he deems it necessary.
Source: Lawful Neutral -
More in keeping with the usual trope, Lorgh has made it reasonably clear that he will kill his adopted son Toq should it ever become necessary as part of his work at Imperial Intelligence.
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