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 Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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The zero trust paradigm, which assumes that no insider or outsider is necessarily trusted, is particularly relevant to supply chain security, where numerous vendors, third-party solution providers and logistics firms interact on complex networks.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
Not only that, her corporate bosses may not be telling the truth (shocker, right?) and not all forms of intelligent life in the zone are necessarily human.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Familiarize yourself with these distinctions early in the commercialization process to prepare for varying requirements and potential delays.—
Linda De Jesus,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, organizations should consider their specific connectivity requirements, such as bandwidth, latency and security, to ensure that the NaaS solution can effectively meet these demands.—
Claudio Saes,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That worldview imagines Washington as the architect of resilience itself, able to anticipate risks, coordinate across jurisdictions, and step in when state resources inevitably fall short.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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That’s no way to run a government and leads inevitably to significant swings in policy as both parties maneuver to force through their agenda by any means necessary.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
Noun
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That’s why remittances and the online supermarkets have been a lifeline for many Cubans — the government sells groceries and other necessities in dollar stores but pays monthly salaries in pesos worth around $15, and much less to those on pensions.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Research by Harvard Business Publishing has identified key leadership capabilities required during challenging times, highlighting that successful approaches balance operational necessities with genuine human connection.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.—
Ira Belsky,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Although Matthew knows better, his fears recur: Does his fumbling with the lines signal the beginning of Alzheimer’s, dementia? Some days, his spin on life is triumphant, if willed: Still kicking!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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And Matthews looked like a leader, willing his team to a win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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