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needed

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verb

past tense of need

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
  • Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • This might mean caps on unlimited PTO during certain times of year, or that advance approval is necessary.
    Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 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
  • Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips The attitude required dealing with critics: 'Great empathy for these people' Years of criticism has taught Zee not to absorb the negativity of online trolls.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Meanwhile, emotional intelligence is consistently ranked as one of the most essential skills for navigating the future of work.
    Leisse Wilcox, Forbes.com, 16 May 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
  • In fact, according to Dr. Culbreath, jeans are integral to this style of professional dress.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 7 May 2025
  • As technology continues to define business opportunities, there are basic needs that are integral to every development.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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