as in requiring
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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Recent Examples of needing
So far, DeSantis’ administration has spent at least $573 million for immigration efforts over the past three years, including at the Everglades facility — without needing approval by state lawmakers, thanks to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund created by the Legislature in 2022.
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Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The number of people needing vouchers spawned another problem.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
His elbow was nearly in tatters by the summer, with the right-handed journeyman needing significant time to warm up and days to recover.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Tucked behind a Greyhound bus station, the new safe camping site is what the city envisions as an entry-level option for a person needing shelter.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
There were double technicals called on Heat guard Tyler Herro and Durant in the first quarter after the two exchanged some heated words, and there was also an elbow from Rockets center Alperen Sengun that left Wiggins needing eight stitches to close a laceration in his mouth.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Shine a light on your living room and create a home for your remote and evening cocktail without needing to precariously balance everything on your couch cushions, or worse, the floor.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
GoFundMes have increasingly become a lifeline for those needing to pay medical bills.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Bluetooth connects devices directly to each other without needing to connect to the internet.
—Shreyas Sen, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The number of people needing vouchers spawned another problem.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
His elbow was nearly in tatters by the summer, with the right-handed journeyman needing significant time to warm up and days to recover.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Tucked behind a Greyhound bus station, the new safe camping site is what the city envisions as an entry-level option for a person needing shelter.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
There were double technicals called on Heat guard Tyler Herro and Durant in the first quarter after the two exchanged some heated words, and there was also an elbow from Rockets center Alperen Sengun that left Wiggins needing eight stitches to close a laceration in his mouth.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Shine a light on your living room and create a home for your remote and evening cocktail without needing to precariously balance everything on your couch cushions, or worse, the floor.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
GoFundMes have increasingly become a lifeline for those needing to pay medical bills.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Bluetooth connects devices directly to each other without needing to connect to the internet.
—Shreyas Sen, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needing
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Drew Angerer / Getty Images file For months, school officials have floated proposals to relocate or close at least four middle schools on the Upper West Side, citing low enrollment, funding squeezes, academic performance and compliance with a 2022 law requiring class-size reductions by 2028.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means requiring sufficient space be left for pedestrians, including people with mobility limitations, and for bikes.—
Michael Pollack,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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But many will be able to relate to the struggles of trying to be a present parent while also wanting to succeed at work.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Not wanting their own clients to be upstaged, several other stylists followed suit.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Maiava has spent much of the past two months trying to build a connection with young players on both sides of the ball, taking them out to dinners, watching film with them, walking through the playbook and even conducting players-only sessions on the practice field.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Needing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needing. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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