as in need
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
I can scarcely describe my needfulness for a hot shower after a hard-fought game of racquetball
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Noun
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Work Mode: Maintains a stable, focused environment ideal for productivity, reducing the need for manual adjustments during the day.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025 -
The Martens’ second trial was scheduled to start in the fall of 2023; however, Molly and Tom both accepted plea deals, eliminating the need for another trial.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The result is a lack of options for extended families, working-class renters or seniors aging in place.—
Danny Villalobos,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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But the lack of GLP-1 receptors in the liver suggests that the drug doesn’t work directly on the organ but instead has an indirect effect by lowering weight and blood sugar levels, said Abdelmalek.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
13 May 2025
Noun
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In the absence of friction, contemporary bio-pics are just a series of boring victory laps.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Elkington says your team can feel the absence of feedback.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Needfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needfulness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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