needing

present participle of need

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of needing Even minor problems, like needing regulator approval to modify a component midway through, can lead to long delays and can cause borrowing costs to skyrocket. Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025 Walmart, America’s largest private-sector employer, is pausing job offers to foreign candidates needing H-1B visas to work in the United States, a company spokesperson told CNN. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 Advertisement With Democrats needing to hold their current seats and pick up four more to retake the majority, Maine is one of the biggest prizes on the board. Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2025 Considering his vast fortune and his numerous endeavors outside of the company that made his famous, this is clearly not about Bezos needing the money or being unable to pay his attorneys, but sending a message. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025 Cast iron is especially durable against flames and ash, needing little maintenance over time. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025 That has led to a 15% reduction in users needing a live representative, cutting average resolution time to six seconds from nearly three hours, Airbnb said. Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025 The rear zipper gives you entry into the main pocket without needing to unroll the top flap. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Any owner needing to rehome a dog for behavioral reasons must be transparent with the reasons why—this will help the canine go to the right home, and prevent them from having to be rehomed again in the future, the AKC advises. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needing
Verb
  • Under Senate rules, Ingrassia, White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, can lose only three Republican votes before requiring Vice President JD Vance to cast a tiebreaker, assuming unanimous Democratic opposition.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Peace lilies can go through growth spurts in spring or summer, requiring more frequent watering.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Now, Kittle said, kids are growing up wanting to specifically play tight end and specializing much earlier.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Morgan breaks up with him and admits that Joanne's relationship made her rush into things, despite not wanting to go at that pace.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Despite a remarkable performance against the New York Rangers last week, Stolarz appears to be taking a step back early this season.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Needing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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