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
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Rhodes needs a heel run at some point in the next year or two.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That needs to be rectified shortly.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
School officials say the district needs this money to continue important programs, such as all-day kindergarten and free breakfasts for all K-12 students, despite state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Asked about Democrats’ broader struggles heading into 2026, Jenkins said the party needs to focus less on messaging and more on listening.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Social Security needs to be bolstered, experts say.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
His project needs just 52 parking spaces, which have already been secured.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Given City’s soft centre has come from a failure to cope with counter-attacks and a lack of pace to defend in a high line, Khusanov may just be the blunt force antidote Guardiola needs.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
As a result, the breed tends to have high mental stimulation needs and can benefit from having a job or activity to keep them occupied.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Rhodes needs a heel run at some point in the next year or two.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That needs to be rectified shortly.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
School officials say the district needs this money to continue important programs, such as all-day kindergarten and free breakfasts for all K-12 students, despite state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Asked about Democrats’ broader struggles heading into 2026, Jenkins said the party needs to focus less on messaging and more on listening.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Social Security needs to be bolstered, experts say.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
His project needs just 52 parking spaces, which have already been secured.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Global South's innovation ecosystem shows us that technology can emerge from and serve local needs.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Given City’s soft centre has come from a failure to cope with counter-attacks and a lack of pace to defend in a high line, Khusanov may just be the blunt force antidote Guardiola needs.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
As a result, the breed tends to have high mental stimulation needs and can benefit from having a job or activity to keep them occupied.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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Between the two extremes was a social democratic majority that demanded a more egalitarian society without necessarily calling for a revolution.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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So, these were beautiful still photographs that maybe wouldn’t then necessarily translate into intimacy.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That requires humans to choose regeneration over extraction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, the infrastructure costs are enormous, since maglev requires entirely new guideways, rather than upgrading existing tracks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The legislation mainly added work requirements, which are expected to reduce participation in the programs.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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The cancellation of the report, which has been conducted for 30 years, comes amid rising food insecurity and recent cuts to federal food assistance programs, including tighter work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The software giant has repeatedly encountered shortages in AI computing, exacerbated by its obligations to supply OpenAI.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The higher wages still allow people to keep up with obligations and build stronger credit profiles.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Refocusing On Long-Term Results As the marketing pendulum inevitably swings from domination by spreadsheet-wielding geeks to marketing by creative brand-builders, companies will realize that they have been overly focused on short-term results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Second World War left Japan devastated, but the seven-year occupation that followed inevitably fostered exposure and, for some, a certain attraction to American culture.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tiffy Time said nobody wants Nia Jax near the WWE Women’s World Championship.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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My Final Thoughts This foundation is a game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin who wants full coverage that actually lasts through heat and/or long days.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The interior is open and spacious, able to hold all of your necessities, and comes in four colors.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The hidden gem is packed with steep deals on cool-weather necessities at shockingly reasonable prices.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The framework separated responsibilities into executive-level roles for oversight and escalation of risks, and program-level roles for daily management.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For England, this means setting firm rules for exchanges, lenders and token issuers, and defining exactly how the FCA, Bank of England and Payment Systems Regulator divide responsibilities.—
Ozan Ozerk,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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