as in need
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
I can scarcely describe my needfulness for a hot shower after a hard-fought game of racquetball
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Instead, the space agency is planning a mission to rescue the telescope and extend its mission for several more years – negating the need to spend more money to replace the observatory, NASA said in a press release.
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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If anything, Messi’s early absence reinforced why Argentina will enter the knockout stage as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
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Why Other Sports Don’t Need Them The absence of movement clauses in other leagues is not accidental.
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“Needfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needfulness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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