as in necessarily
because of necessity
the dangers of global warming must needs be recognized—and recognized soon—by the industrialized nations of the world
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as in requires
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
got a job that barely provided for his basic needs
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as in obligations
something one must do because of prior agreement
no need to apologize
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Recent Examples of needs
Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The Heat needs to finish among the East’s top six teams to clinch a playoff spot without needing to take part in the play-in tournament.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the domestic box office is fragile, and the industry needs movies like Bride!
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Our 100-year-old municipal golf course needs major renovations and updating; the clubhouse needs some loving care.
—Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Try this with Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green beans, carrots, or any fresh or frozen vegetable that needs a flavor boost.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
For a museum to excel, there needs to be something for everyone, within the context of the museum’s mission.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, does this mean Bailey needs to give back the Rolex?
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Those specialists estimated the building needs $329 million in urgent repairs and more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
The main living areas and bedrooms are on one level, with a family room, separate bedroom and bath suite — a good set-up for multi-generational housing needs.
—David Caraccio
march 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
When the conversation centers on the broker’s accomplishments instead of the owner’s needs, confidence erodes.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Conduct a soil test to determine soil pH and nutrition needs.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Many of the children come from high-needs populations, as Nationwide serves families that are uninsured or on Medicaid.
—Makiya Seminera The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Across New York, charter schools serving predominantly high-needs Black and Latino students have shown that income doesn’t have to dictate achievement, with strong gains on state exams that rival the highest-performing schools.
—Jacquelyn Martell, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The design team might need to accommodate other needs, too, like designing cabinetry to accommodate older clients, raising washing machines and dryers to keep them from straining to remove clothes and moving them.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
For Blackburn’s plan to work, the Tennis Channel needs to turn Indian Wells and the Miami Open into appointment viewing for a larger group of people.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The Heat needs to finish among the East’s top six teams to clinch a playoff spot without needing to take part in the play-in tournament.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the domestic box office is fragile, and the industry needs movies like Bride!
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Our 100-year-old municipal golf course needs major renovations and updating; the clubhouse needs some loving care.
—Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Try this with Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green beans, carrots, or any fresh or frozen vegetable that needs a flavor boost.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
For a museum to excel, there needs to be something for everyone, within the context of the museum’s mission.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, does this mean Bailey needs to give back the Rolex?
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Those specialists estimated the building needs $329 million in urgent repairs and more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
That ambition is also tied to Guyana’s broader energy strategy, aimed at ensuring that the region’s fuel needs can increasingly be met from Guyanese production.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
The main living areas and bedrooms are on one level, with a family room, separate bedroom and bath suite — a good set-up for multi-generational housing needs.
—David Caraccio
march 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
When the conversation centers on the broker’s accomplishments instead of the owner’s needs, confidence erodes.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Conduct a soil test to determine soil pH and nutrition needs.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Many of the children come from high-needs populations, as Nationwide serves families that are uninsured or on Medicaid.
—Makiya Seminera The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Across New York, charter schools serving predominantly high-needs Black and Latino students have shown that income doesn’t have to dictate achievement, with strong gains on state exams that rival the highest-performing schools.
—Jacquelyn Martell, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The design team might need to accommodate other needs, too, like designing cabinetry to accommodate older clients, raising washing machines and dryers to keep them from straining to remove clothes and moving them.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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None of the above necessarily triggers a global recession or a devastating financial crisis.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Taking back her power while also recognizing no amount of it or money will necessarily keep herself/her family safe.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Considering the extreme energy and ultrafast tempo the music requires, hardcore shows can be exhausting for all involved — and transformative.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Using biometrics as part of logins can speed up this process and improve security, but that requires an investment in technology implementation and training to use it.—
Don Aviv,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The block party is free, but people who want to attend must RSVP.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Florida requirements would take effect next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But that's not the utility's responsibility to take on those costs and obligations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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The trend is already changing the stakes for businesses that have traditionally had no need to borrow, introducing a new layer of stakeholders, obligations, and risks that are transforming how internet companies operate and how they are valued by investors.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There are a multitude of absurd high jinks and shenanigans (really the only words applicable here) that lead to Greg's decision to stay and inevitably fill each episode.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Without these two foundational pieces, the state’s national education standing will inevitably decline, and with it those envied AP scores.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s the version of himself Arenas wants to recapture.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the Afrikaans world of my childhood, dancing often meant the stolid vastrap (tight-step), the terrible langarm (long-arm, a two-step that desperately wants to be a one-step), or, worst of all, volkspele (national or popular games), compulsory in Afrikaans-medium state-run schools.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the restricted side of the budget, where funds are spent on necessities that are restricted to specific expenses, revenues are $33 million while expenses are $35 million, Long said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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About a quarter of Americans today live paycheck to paycheck, spending more than 95% of their income on necessities.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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