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as in to must
to be under necessity or obligation to you need not stand when she enters the room

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noun

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Examples of need in a Sentence

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Verb
The world will always need the help of generous people like you. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 Now, people need seven hours just to decide what to watch! Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
The fan is designed to meet the needs of the full spectrum of vehicles, from small urban EVs to large fuel cell trucks. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024 Other highlights include $289 million in matching funds to access federal money to repair utilities and debris removal; $225 million for grants to farmers for uninsured losses; and $100 million for public school and community college capital needs. CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for need 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for need
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  • Like a fine mole, magical realism requires incredible complexity to yield something that is then perceived as quite simple.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This means November will require your dedication, particularly as Mercury, your ruling planet, enters Sagittarius on November 2 and activates your seventh house of partnerships.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In fact, the vast majority of luxury watches should not be considered investments or collectibles, mainly due to their lack of overall scarcity.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The move arrives after months of entertainment industry workers in the Los Angeles area speaking out about a lack of employment opportunities in the iconic production hub.
    Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
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  • Some music players also connect to the internet, so parental controls that prevent access to unwanted content are a must.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
  • For a similar fall-ready look, Anthropologie’s sherpa crossbody bag is a must.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • These include the obligation to lay out what crimes were committed by those Trump might seek to punish.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The exit tax is on worldwide assets, and is levied to ensure those soon-to-be-ex-Americans have fulfilled all of their tax obligations, including on income and capital gains.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • Women and ‘time poverty’ The reality is that many of us are forced to leave mid-career or stop scaling our businesses because juggling parenting and working full-time is exhausting, stressful and, frankly, impossible.
    Blessing Adesiyan, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Zoom out: The poverty rate decreased from 10.9% to 10.4% from 2022 to 2023, and the share of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher degrees rose to 36.6% from 36.3%, according to the report.
    Alex Golden, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • You are needed now more than ever, and for those of you wanting to improve your odds in love, this is your golden opportunity.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Target wants shoppers dreaming of a white – and red – Christmas.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • Medicare Advantage plans typically combine coverage for hospital and outpatient care and prescriptions, while eliminating the 20% coinsurance requirement and capping customers' annual out-of-pocket costs.
    Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, the Biden administration finalized new maternal health safety standards for hospitals that offer obstetrical services, though the requirement will be phased in over a longer period of time than originally proposed.
    Maya Goldman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • Meanwhile artists’ studio managers saw the scope of their responsibilities expand.
    Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This week, the Sun’s favorite planet is Saturn, the ruler of order, responsibility, and ambition.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Need.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/need. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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