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
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
But only in one of those years did the measure get the needed two-thirds supermajority, so the matter languished.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Before Erceg entered the game in the ninth, the Royals gave KC’s bullpen some needed cushion.
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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.
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Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Gulf sovereign wealth funds recently pushed for significantly more attractive economics in exchange for providing needed capital, $24 billion.
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Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Harden has come through in needed moments this spring.
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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.
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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.
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
After the Colorado Rockies’ gut-punch walk-off win in Monday’s series opener, the Boston Red Sox needed to rebound in a big way.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Evan Bland said his wife insisted that everyone in the home needed to be baptized in the bathtub.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Assembly Bill 1729, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, D-San Jose, would require state departments to establish telework policies that articulate to employees why they are needed for in-person work.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Energy Secretary Wright has also stated that energy poverty is the greatest problem faced by the world, and all types of energy will be needed to solve this problem.
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Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
To me, those were the three stories that that needed to be fleshed out further.
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Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Adjective
But only in one of those years did the measure get the needed two-thirds supermajority, so the matter languished.
—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
But only in one of those years did the measure get the needed two-thirds supermajority, so the matter languished.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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
Verb
That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.
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Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
After the Colorado Rockies’ gut-punch walk-off win in Monday’s series opener, the Boston Red Sox needed to rebound in a big way.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Evan Bland said his wife insisted that everyone in the home needed to be baptized in the bathtub.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Assembly Bill 1729, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, D-San Jose, would require state departments to establish telework policies that articulate to employees why they are needed for in-person work.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Energy Secretary Wright has also stated that energy poverty is the greatest problem faced by the world, and all types of energy will be needed to solve this problem.
—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
To me, those were the three stories that that needed to be fleshed out further.
—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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This week, investors are looking at the huge sums being spent and questioning whether AI can produce the profits and productivity necessary to make all the investment worth it.
Verb
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The Biden administration also required service members to receive COVID-19 vaccines, leading thousands of people who declined to get vaccinated to voluntarily or involuntarily leave the military.
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.
Adjective
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Those approvals allow crews to begin building essential site infrastructure before full production activities start.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
Verb
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Farshidfard, a Long Beach State alum, says he's wanted to give back to the community that gave him so much since moving to the area.
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Jones’ mother wanted to know what happened to her only child, Fair said.
Adjective
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Her voice is slurred, needful, abject.
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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.
Adjective
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The other concept that has emerged has been privacy by design, which has become integral as things like smart doorbells, Alexa and other connected technology.
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This latest Apple at Play series focuses on the WSL Championship Tour and tells the story of how Apple technology has become an integral part of the competitive surfing experience.
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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