as in necessary
impossible to do without
pack only what will be needed
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as in required
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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Recent Examples of needed
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Weeks after the collapse of hometown Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways is doubling down on serving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, giving Florida’s third-largest airport a needed boost.
—Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Gulf sovereign wealth funds recently pushed for significantly more attractive economics in exchange for providing needed capital, $24 billion.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Harden has come through in needed moments this spring.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 21 May 2026
This should be a needed breath of fresh air for the Cowboys after a super rough start to the season, but Dallas has lost eight of its last nine contests against the Cardinals dating back to 2006, including four losses in a row.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The chance of needed rain and a few storms is increasing and will peak later Wednesday evening.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The needed response to climate change is different for each region of the United States and the world.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Funds from discontinued projects would provide needed infrastructure.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
The strait’s closure continues to cut off 20% of the world’s oil supply from global markets, along with liquid natural gas and fertilizer needed for a functioning global economy.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
All one needed to do was ask the Meta AI bot to link the target account with a new email address—no two-factor authentication necessary.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Tactically, the team needed to work on breaking out the puck more efficiently and adding another layer of aggression to the forecheck.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
While the Red Sox barely used Harrison before trading him away, San Francisco needed to include someone with Harrison’s upside for the Devers trade to materialize.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
In the Appalachian region, which includes western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, environmentalists say about $10 billion is needed for mine reclamation.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Before Erceg entered the game in the ninth, the Royals gave KC’s bullpen some needed cushion.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Weeks after the collapse of hometown Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways is doubling down on serving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, giving Florida’s third-largest airport a needed boost.
—Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Gulf sovereign wealth funds recently pushed for significantly more attractive economics in exchange for providing needed capital, $24 billion.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Harden has come through in needed moments this spring.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 21 May 2026
This should be a needed breath of fresh air for the Cowboys after a super rough start to the season, but Dallas has lost eight of its last nine contests against the Cardinals dating back to 2006, including four losses in a row.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The chance of needed rain and a few storms is increasing and will peak later Wednesday evening.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The needed response to climate change is different for each region of the United States and the world.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Funds from discontinued projects would provide needed infrastructure.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Verb
How to reclaim the lost art of apprenticeship and put in the work that’s needed to reach our highest potential.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
The strait’s closure continues to cut off 20% of the world’s oil supply from global markets, along with liquid natural gas and fertilizer needed for a functioning global economy.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
All one needed to do was ask the Meta AI bot to link the target account with a new email address—no two-factor authentication necessary.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Tactically, the team needed to work on breaking out the puck more efficiently and adding another layer of aggression to the forecheck.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
While the Red Sox barely used Harrison before trading him away, San Francisco needed to include someone with Harrison’s upside for the Devers trade to materialize.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
In the Appalachian region, which includes western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, environmentalists say about $10 billion is needed for mine reclamation.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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Last spring, the mayor vetoed the budget adopted by the council, and an override ended up being necessary.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The cosmonauts are effectively the human equivalent of first dog Laika, sacrificing themselves — if necessary — for the good of the wider populous.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Hansi Flick’s squad needs trimming, and Barca also know that income through sales will be required to meet La Liga’s spending rules.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Whether your plans include a day at the beach, sightseeing around a new city, or simply running errands, the right pair of pants can quickly become your go-to summer outfit essential.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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For instance, Nursing gig platforms have been found to pit essential workers against each other by offering shifts to those who bid the lowest hourly wage.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
Verb
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To this end, the team decided to set out to find a path to steer the plastic breakdown process towards the exact molecules wanted.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Dubón is exactly what Anthopoulos wanted after the Braves adjusted their approach to backups.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Her voice is slurred, needful, abject.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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That image of God never has a problem, never has a disease, never lacks anything needful or truly desirable, and has never sinned.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Dining is an integral part of the experience at Faro Capel Rosso, with a seasonal menu inspired by the traditions of Giglio Island and the Tuscan mainland.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Bird said thinking about and acknowledging the challenges of climate change and coming up with solutions was integral to their mission.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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