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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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In a world where nations necessarily include various ethnicities, languages, and even nationalities, the promise of equality under the law necessarily comes into conflict with the promise of belonging.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025 -
Judging from this Ring video, that last point is not something Kyle necessarily needs to be concerned about.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 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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Replacing Donnarumma inevitably means replacing one of the best shot-stoppers in the game.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Safe teams protect patients—unsafe ones inevitably burn out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 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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Until then, what Coppola has done is willed an ephemeral following into being, for just six nights—and maybe, for him, for now, that’s enough.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025
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While Young and Sanders weren’t able to will the first-team offense to success, there were a few still some standouts in the exhibition slate.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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