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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While DeGette has focused her comments on the need for humanitarian aid, Kiros has more directly criticized Israel and questioned its legitimacy as a state.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026 -
Regular blood rechecks will be necessary and will determine the need for medications, possibly for the rest of her life.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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But despite this, experts say the lack of AI play is not the main reason why global investors are exiting India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This area is the best of the best—in part because of the wildlife sightings but also because of the lack of vehicles (the land is exclusively crossed by guests of Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Connecticut’s Brittney Griner (rib injury) returned from a four-game absence but left the game for good late in the first half after she was apparently poked in the eye.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Water peach seedlings every seven to ten days in in the absence of adequate rainfall (about 1 inch per week).—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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“Needfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needfulness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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