feel the need

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: 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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And the degree to which these leaders feel the need to stay on his good side. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2026 Stories that don’t feel the need to apologise for being local, and platforms like Movistar Plus have understood that. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 People who feel the need to stay in control or frequently seek others approval may also find certain decisions more emotionally demanding. — Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Expectations are too high In an era where every moment might be shared on social media, many feel the need to make their gatherings picture-perfect. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feel the need

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“Feel the need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20the%20need. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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