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

With the government fundamentally needing to refill the reserve rather than drain it further, the SPR has transformed from a political tool for price suppression into a major backstop against sharp declines in crude oil prices. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Most people who do experience cyclosporiasis will recover without needing any medical treatment. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Instead, Jaquez is focused on meeting his new co-workers and preparing for his new reality of needing to endure cold winters in Milwaukee. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Residents needing specialized care must travel to larger cities. — Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 13 July 2026

The Auburn commit has 20-20 upside but is described by scouts as needing some work on his swing. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 July 2026

The nice part about being on an island with cobblestone streets and beach bars is never really needing heels. — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

However, that battery capacity allows the Spéirling Pure to cover a race distance of 25 to 31 miles (40 to 50 km) at maximum LMP2 pace before needing to be plugged back in. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Albin heads into his second season needing to put wins on the board in 2026. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026