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 Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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Millions of people were given a reason to use contactless payments seamlessly and necessarily.—
Mustafa Khanwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
With just three OPCs in the U.S., Marra added that studies about the effects of overdose prevention centers in this country are necessarily limited.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Familiarize yourself with these distinctions early in the commercialization process to prepare for varying requirements and potential delays.—
Linda De Jesus,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, organizations should consider their specific connectivity requirements, such as bandwidth, latency and security, to ensure that the NaaS solution can effectively meet these demands.—
Claudio Saes,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Safe teams protect patients—unsafe ones inevitably burn out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Replacing Donnarumma inevitably means replacing one of the best shot-stoppers in the game.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That’s why remittances and the online supermarkets have been a lifeline for many Cubans — the government sells groceries and other necessities in dollar stores but pays monthly salaries in pesos worth around $15, and much less to those on pensions.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Research by Harvard Business Publishing has identified key leadership capabilities required during challenging times, highlighting that successful approaches balance operational necessities with genuine human connection.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.—
Ira Belsky,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Another trait often ascribed to footballers is courage — the kind that enables them to put their head into a frenzy of flying boots, or take a decisive penalty when thousands are willing them to fail.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The Dane hauled his way up the mountain, mouth contorted, back and elbows askew, willing his bike to chase.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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