in need

phrase

: in a condition of needing something (such as the things one needs to live)
a charity that raises money for women and children in need

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San Diego has devoted tremendous effort and resources to addressing homelessness, and many dedicated people work every day to help those in need. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Her nourishing hair mask combines avocado and coconut oils with aloe vera and banana extract to mend hair in need of TLC. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Every adoption helps free critical space for the next animal in need, Weinstock said. Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 Most Alzheimer's patients are still in need of a lot of care, Chodos said. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in need

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“In need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20need. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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