as in necessarily
because of necessity
the dangers of global warming must needs be recognized—and recognized soon—by the industrialized nations of the world
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as in requires
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
got a job that barely provided for his basic needs
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as in obligations
something one must do because of prior agreement
no need to apologize
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Recent Examples of needs
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
Around the world, spas are often physically inaccessible, retreats off-limits by design, and practitioners limited in their ability and training to see disabled bodies as deserving of the restoration everyone so desperately needs.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
This rare combination of artistic talent and analytical discipline positions her not only as a creative force, but as a future innovator in an industry that needs forward thinking leaders.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, protein needs increase around the age of 40 to 50.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes all a documentary needs to leave a lasting impression is a force-of-nature protagonist at its center.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The habitat needs at least one source of clean water for wildlife to drink and bathe.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Your body, your brain needs that.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
For Blackburn’s plan to work, the Tennis Channel needs to turn Indian Wells and the Miami Open into appointment viewing for a larger group of people.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Hydration needs vary widely depending on body size, activity level and climate, Santas said.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet our health care system has not kept pace with our needs.
—Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
Failure to fully fund the Florida Forever program will represent a failure to respect the needs and wishes of Floridians.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Working with matchmakers met both their needs, Willis said.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Cuban Americans who spoke at the event said those who fled the regime understand the true needs of people still living on the island.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Under the program, funded with the remaining dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act, each supervisor was allocated $1 million to support projects that address their district’s needs.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
After winning a landslide victory earlier this year that put her Liberal Democratic Party in the driver’s seat, Takaichi now needs to deliver on the fundamental, kitchen-table issues facing the Japanese economy.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
Around the world, spas are often physically inaccessible, retreats off-limits by design, and practitioners limited in their ability and training to see disabled bodies as deserving of the restoration everyone so desperately needs.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
This rare combination of artistic talent and analytical discipline positions her not only as a creative force, but as a future innovator in an industry that needs forward thinking leaders.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, protein needs increase around the age of 40 to 50.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes all a documentary needs to leave a lasting impression is a force-of-nature protagonist at its center.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The habitat needs at least one source of clean water for wildlife to drink and bathe.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Your body, your brain needs that.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
For Blackburn’s plan to work, the Tennis Channel needs to turn Indian Wells and the Miami Open into appointment viewing for a larger group of people.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Nexstar-Tegna merger will accelerate exactly that trend, concentrating broadcast power in fewer corporate hands, shrinking independent editorial voices and prioritizing national business interests over local needs.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Hydration needs vary widely depending on body size, activity level and climate, Santas said.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet our health care system has not kept pace with our needs.
—Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
Failure to fully fund the Florida Forever program will represent a failure to respect the needs and wishes of Floridians.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Working with matchmakers met both their needs, Willis said.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Cuban Americans who spoke at the event said those who fled the regime understand the true needs of people still living on the island.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Under the program, funded with the remaining dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act, each supervisor was allocated $1 million to support projects that address their district’s needs.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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Some philosophical discussions are lost but some necessarily disturbing physical moments are kept.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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The biography’s brevity is necessarily limiting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This typically requires a lot of cooling gear, and space is at a premium on aircraft.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The lifeguard position in Aurora pays $17 per hour and requires a flexible schedule.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The block party is free, but people who want to attend must RSVP.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Democrats contend that the legislation will disenfranchise many of their voters because of its strict requirements for proving one’s identity and citizenship.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without a fresh infusion of cash, the Highway Trust Fund will be unable to meet its obligations within the decade.—
Louis Sigaud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Other obligations, like unpaid child support, may also result in account restrictions or seizures through court or administrative orders.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The blaster does include the darts, which will inevitably be quickly strewn around your house.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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In each show, the two nitwits would set out on some caper, which would inevitably go horribly wrong, leaving them broke, or tied up, or in jail, or hanging over a cliff, or some other situation of great peril.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The union claimed that the company wants to eliminate more than 100 jobs, cut salaries, and install AI surveillance systems.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance wants action more than perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even as a successful homebuilder and entrepreneur, the 35-year-old says his income barely covers the necessities for his growing household.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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As consumers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many households — particularly those that are middle or low income — will be forced to cut their budgets in other places, explains Francesco D’Acunto, a finance professor at Georgetown University.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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