neediness

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Recent Examples of neediness As Koestler observes, crying is a signal not just of surrender but of neediness, designed to elicit succor and comfort from sympathizers. Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025 Still, Shannon is down in the dumps and annoyed by Tamra’s neediness to be forgiven for past sins. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Yet there’s always a childlike sense to both his anger and his neediness, having been denied the milk of human kindness by his maker. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neediness
Noun
  • Families with incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible to participate in Wisconsin Shares, and may remain eligible until their income reaches 85% of the state median income.
    Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • If not renewed, those earning above 400% of the federal poverty level will lose subsidies, while those below 100% will see reduced support.
    Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The ongoing misery in Charlotte prompted a popular Panthers-centric podcast to throw in the towel.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • But aid agencies say that Israel’s intensification of the war, particularly around Gaza City, has compounded the misery faced by Palestinians.
    Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Neediness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neediness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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