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
ABC News,
25 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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Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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
Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
It is meant to offer a waist-level viewfinder feel, if needed.
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Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 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
Adjective
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who less than a week ago declared a state of emergency in his country following weeks of anti-government protests, said his country stood ready to provide any needed assistance.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
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
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
Animal control officials should be contacted when assistance is needed, the CDC recommends.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
It is meant to offer a waist-level viewfinder feel, if needed.
—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
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No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
Verb
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Drivers turning right are required to wait for pedestrians to cross, and those going straight must wait along with them.
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They are not required to present all their evidence and can use secondhand information, or hearsay.
Adjective
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
Verb
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The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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