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
With these businesses utilizing the space along with Mama’s Boy Salsa, Koncki said his increase in production means needing more days to work.
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For developers needing faster processing, the system supports parallel inference across multiple GPUs using the xDiT framework.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is 30% off, giving you a bedside smart display that tracks your sleep, controls lights and music, and responds to simple hand gestures without needing to touch the screen.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
But DeSantis and Ladapo can make some changes without needing to pass a bill.
—Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Jim Cramer warns investors to stay the path and avoid seesawing between the wrong narratives about the Federal Reserve needing to lower interest rates to avoid a recession.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Idaho’s protocol will call for keeping prison staff from needing to volunteer for the firing squad if it can be avoided, IDOC Director Bree Derrick told the Statesman.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
And those who stuck with the treatment for up to four years lost abilities at a slower rate – so people were still able to, for example, handle everyday tasks like cooking or managing money versus needing help from a caregiver.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
With Young needing a new favorite weapon, McMillan is likely to be targeted A LOT this year.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For developers needing faster processing, the system supports parallel inference across multiple GPUs using the xDiT framework.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is 30% off, giving you a bedside smart display that tracks your sleep, controls lights and music, and responds to simple hand gestures without needing to touch the screen.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
But DeSantis and Ladapo can make some changes without needing to pass a bill.
—Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Jim Cramer warns investors to stay the path and avoid seesawing between the wrong narratives about the Federal Reserve needing to lower interest rates to avoid a recession.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Idaho’s protocol will call for keeping prison staff from needing to volunteer for the firing squad if it can be avoided, IDOC Director Bree Derrick told the Statesman.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
And those who stuck with the treatment for up to four years lost abilities at a slower rate – so people were still able to, for example, handle everyday tasks like cooking or managing money versus needing help from a caregiver.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
With Young needing a new favorite weapon, McMillan is likely to be targeted A LOT this year.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needing
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The judge granted a preliminary injunction requiring the Federal Reserve to allow Cook to continue serving on its board of governors for now.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Physio Ash Pracy departs while head of women’s physio Amy Cranston is also taking maternity leave on a temporary basis.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kelce then helped the Chiefs by taking one for the team.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Needing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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