in need
idiom
: 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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At the time, the tween was in need of spare parts to build a frequency counter.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
As a family, volunteer to serve or deliver meals to those in need, make care packages for the military, or work with Toys for Tots or another gift-giving charity to allow your child to provide for another child who would otherwise not have his wish list granted.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Advertisement The American Uzbekistan Association has also released a statement honoring Mukhammad Aziz, saying that he was known for his sharp intellect, kind heart, and quiet willingness to help anyone in need.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and organization whose services include food assistance and disaster relief to those in need.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
As a family, volunteer to serve or deliver meals to those in need, make care packages for the military, or work with Toys for Tots or another gift-giving charity to allow your child to provide for another child who would otherwise not have his wish list granted.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Advertisement The American Uzbekistan Association has also released a statement honoring Mukhammad Aziz, saying that he was known for his sharp intellect, kind heart, and quiet willingness to help anyone in need.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and organization whose services include food assistance and disaster relief to those in need.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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 26 Dec. 2025.
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