Synonyms of needing

needing

verb

present participle of need

as in requiring

to have as a requirement

a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requiring
• wanting
• taking
• demanding
• involving
• necessitating
• claiming
• challenging
• calling for
• warranting
• asking
• begging
• bearing
• lacking
• entailing
• insisting
• crying (for)
• hurting (for)
• clamoring (for)
• pressing
• commanding
• enjoining
• stipulating
• exacting
• questing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• having
• holding
• possessing
• owning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of needing

The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

But the paradox of choice can be a headache for companies needing computing power yesterday. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Center fielder Garrett Mitchell, who went to Orange Lutheran and UCLA, has overcome Type 1 diabetes while needing an insulin pump. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The electrical rig generates intense, controllable thermal energy without needing radioactive fuel. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Agriculture and housing Both framed the district as a major agricultural region needing strong support. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Once on the road, the data could be used to detect issues and to improve the driving experience, without needing to wait for complaints or returns. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

In the wake of last season, coach Erik Spoelstra and Heat president Pat Riley spoke of Jovic needing to get his head in a better space. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The result is a more effective change with fewer rumors needing correction, fewer objections stalling adoption and fewer managers left to improvise for their teams. — John Radman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026