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
Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
And in its absence, delayed construction and local struggles to acquire funding have created travel woes for commuters and cut off Kansas City, Kansas, businesses and neighborhoods from needed foot traffic.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
Shorthanded yet again, not even a celebration of the team’s 2005-06 championship season could provide needed motivation as the Heat fell 127–115 Tuesday night to the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
In the long run, advocates said, the move could drive needed therapists out of the state, especially because the changes follow a 4% cut in 2025 to the rates Idaho pays providers who offer care to Medicaid patients.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Which conversation could unlock needed relief?
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
This would add needed experience in two areas integral in making a transformative decision like whether to sell or not.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
Newman, who fielded an offer from Texas as a four-star recruit out of Bridgeland High School, will add needed depth to the offensive line.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
As Oscar season ramps up, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards will fete a variety of movies and TV shows, plus give needed momentum to contenders aiming for glory at March 15's Academy Awards ceremony.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Cuba does not appear to have any remaining allies willing to supply the hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of fuel needed to power the economy.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Grab another clean cloth as needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Weight Control More research is needed, but one systematic review found that ginger may help promote weight loss through various mechanisms.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
If fashioning a topiary from scratch, use a template to indicate where cuts will be needed and, starting from the top, trim gradually and in small amounts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Greg Fiore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As a young boy, James Webster Hill always needed to be in the center of the action.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Even if your lawn is full and lush, often a bit of reseeding is needed occasionally to fill in bare spots.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Much needed rain is forecast to impact the area in the later hours of the day.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
And in its absence, delayed construction and local struggles to acquire funding have created travel woes for commuters and cut off Kansas City, Kansas, businesses and neighborhoods from needed foot traffic.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
Shorthanded yet again, not even a celebration of the team’s 2005-06 championship season could provide needed motivation as the Heat fell 127–115 Tuesday night to the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
In the long run, advocates said, the move could drive needed therapists out of the state, especially because the changes follow a 4% cut in 2025 to the rates Idaho pays providers who offer care to Medicaid patients.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Which conversation could unlock needed relief?
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
This would add needed experience in two areas integral in making a transformative decision like whether to sell or not.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
Newman, who fielded an offer from Texas as a four-star recruit out of Bridgeland High School, will add needed depth to the offensive line.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
As Oscar season ramps up, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards will fete a variety of movies and TV shows, plus give needed momentum to contenders aiming for glory at March 15's Academy Awards ceremony.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Cuba does not appear to have any remaining allies willing to supply the hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of fuel needed to power the economy.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Grab another clean cloth as needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Weight Control More research is needed, but one systematic review found that ginger may help promote weight loss through various mechanisms.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
If fashioning a topiary from scratch, use a template to indicate where cuts will be needed and, starting from the top, trim gradually and in small amounts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Greg Fiore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As a young boy, James Webster Hill always needed to be in the center of the action.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Even if your lawn is full and lush, often a bit of reseeding is needed occasionally to fill in bare spots.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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During a government shutdown, all federal functions necessary for public safety, national security and protecting government property may continue, though employees work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, some major employers either believe AI tools will make junior staff more productive, as is the case with IBM, or that challenging early-career workers was necessary to maintain a talent pipeline, as PwC argues.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The seven-member commission plays a pivotal role in overseeing police reforms required under a memorandum of understanding between the city and the Justice Department.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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The attorney general at one point acknowledged that mistakes had been made as the Justice Department tried to comply with a federal law that required it to review, redact and publicize millions of files within a 30-day period.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are five treatment rooms in total, and a traditional hammam is essential for the full Moroccan experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cuba's communist government has implemented rationing measures to protect essential services in a country that was already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nobody wanted to dwell on it but everyone knew what was coming after the 2012-13 skating season.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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That’s exactly the position that Carter Baumler wanted to be in.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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They are not found to be such on the injustice and violence of individuals, and lose their efficacy in proportion to the number combined together, that is, in proportion as their efficacy becomes needful.—
James Freeman,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Still, pairing strength training with cardio, which is integral to cardiovascular health, can deliver the best return on investment for women.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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More significantly, Savonuzzi conceived the entire body—including doors and hood—as an integral, continuously flowing form.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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