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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On a macro level, leaders create a vision for an organization, define its purpose, establish a mission statement, develop a strategic plan, evaluate market needs, foster commitment, and inspire others.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025 -
The same need for a highly technical skillset is true for forensic scientists such as firearms examiners and DNA analysts, said Richard Amberger, director of the Marion County Forensic Services Agency.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
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And the noticeable dips also don’t come for the generations of players who would be expecting to play their peak years for England during wartime either — note the lack of games in the 1940s in the earlier graph.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The lack of winning has been exactly the problem during the Chuba years at Carolina.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The European Publishers Council criticized the absence of a breakup order.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Almost exactly a year ago, Glasnow’s absence provided the impetus for Roberts’ rallying cry that carried the Dodgers to October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Needfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needfulness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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