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as in to require
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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as in lack
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
when it came time to wrap the presents, he found he was in need of adhesive tape
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
got a job that barely provided for his basic needs
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as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
no need to apologize
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as in poverty
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
donating money to help those in need
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Recent Examples of need
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The university may need to pay up to $500 million to receive federal funding, according to media reports.
—Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The need for an athletic midfielder and perhaps a reliable goalkeeper remains but this now feels like a squad with enough depth for a no-European-games campaign.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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Looking ahead to the future, there are a lot of upcoming decisions Los Angeles will need to make.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The university may need to pay up to $500 million to receive federal funding, according to media reports.
—Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Many single-cup units use pods, which eliminates the need for grinding beans and measuring out grounds.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The need for an athletic midfielder and perhaps a reliable goalkeeper remains but this now feels like a squad with enough depth for a no-European-games campaign.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for need
Verb
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Short-term rental platforms are now required to share host identity, property location, and occupancy data with local authorities to improve transparency and tackle housing pressures in tourism-heavy cities.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No registration will be required for the open house where attendees will be able for the first time to see the building interior, including what is a far more spacious layout, modern design and state-of-the-art amenities.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Both sides need to recognize that neither rigid approaches nor a complete lack of structure is effective.—
Jalie Cohen,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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His lack of preparedness caused a tremendous strain, both physically and emotionally, as well as financially.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The five bond questions, which will appear on the November ballot, would allow the city to take out $950 million in general obligation bonds, which officials would then pay back through property taxes.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
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This puts a spotlight on your career, but oppositions to Saturn and Neptune in your 10th house force you to balance work demands with family obligations and responsibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Across the Americas – the most murderous region in the world – the average life expectancy of a trans woman is just 35 years old, according to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which attributes the frequency of early death to compounding violence, poverty and social exclusion.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Of course, Buckley was lying through his teeth: Almost half of all Black Americans were living in poverty.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Endgame: Walled Gardens With Super Agents No retailer or marketplace wants its data powering a rival’s AI agent.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Before heading back to the beach house, the pair stops to grab a snack – only Belly wants to stop at a peach stand, and Conrad is allergic to the fruit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Lowering the 30% equity requirement, however, might take longer unless the world runs out of decabillionaires who want teams.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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His lawsuit claims that if fully developed, the area could require as many as 450 parking spaces under the parking minimum requirements the city repealed in 2021 Management for JB Vang couldn’t immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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Policymakers cannot kick the can of responsibility for grid upgrades down the road or hope for a savior from the private sector.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement officials have signed up to perform some of the duties of federal immigration agents as part of their regular responsibilities in a program known as 287(g).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Need.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/need. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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