feel the need
idiom
: to have a strong feeling that one must have or do something
I felt a need to take control of the situation.
I feel the need to try again.
drivers who feel the need for speed
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With rapid technological changes, many employees feel the need to upskill to maintain job security.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 May 2025
Do not feel the need to withhold all sweets or calorie-dense foods.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Beyond startups, ecosystem builders working with small business owners also feel the need for local hubs.
—Lyanne Alfaro, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Many leaders feel the need to constantly prove their worth through meetings, reports and presentations.
—Mohammad Bahareth, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 May 2025
Do not feel the need to withhold all sweets or calorie-dense foods.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Beyond startups, ecosystem builders working with small business owners also feel the need for local hubs.
—Lyanne Alfaro, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Many leaders feel the need to constantly prove their worth through meetings, reports and presentations.
—Mohammad Bahareth, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Feel the need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20the%20need. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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