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needed

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verb

past tense of need

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
  • Of course the private sector can price assets correctly of its own accord, and if riskless securities are necessary for this purpose, the private sector can produce them.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio’s vice mayor, said in an interview that the rules were necessary to impose some order to a sometimes chaotic scene.
    Dado Galdieri, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Dillingham has preached since the day he was hired in 2022 that an active fan base is required for the Sun Devils to reach their football potential.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Naturally produced by your body, collagen is an essential protein that helps build and maintain skin, bones, and connective tissues.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • The House bill text also included a provision prohibiting Obamacare marketplace insurance plans from including gender transition procedures as an essential health benefit.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?
    Corey Van Landingham, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
  • What sort of response was needful?
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
  • Legal recourse can be an integral part of institutional strategy.
    John Marino, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Scientific fieldwork is an integral part of research in many disciplines, including geology, geography, forestry, ecology, and others.
    Sarah Boon June 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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