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
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The charter revisions will lead to more housing and more types of housing in low-density neighborhoods, which is housing the city needs.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
Sally stops by Lee’s stool to remind him that Tulsa needs men like him.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The New York Mets are getting a better idea of what needs to be addressed in free agency.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The book, which is from Australia, follows Bee and her fellow runaways, who discover a new friend, Paco, is a Lost Boy from Neverland who needs them to fight hordes of pirates led by a merciless new leader.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead, the ambitious target is a shorthand for what needs to be done.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
Brand tradition has it that each new drop — Sanoë unveils two yearly, with the ideation process kicking off a year in advance — needs to feature one holiday-specific offering.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Galetti said Amazon needs to operate more leanly to achieve CEO Andy Jassy’s vision of operating like the world’s biggest startup.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Their hybrid advisory model takes the best of tradition and marries it to innovation, ensuring that strategies grow alongside families’ needs.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
In practice, this empowers operators across all types of extreme industries to develop unique, continuously evolving workflows customized to address bespoke needs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
From sensitive historic renovations to striking high-rise homes, every project is treated as unique and thoughtfully designed to fit the needs of the client.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Nonprofits must be able to identify and meet those needs without political interference, fear of retribution, or exclusion from a program designed to support their employees.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The military would not have been able to meet personnel needs and recruitment goals without the disproportionate representation of women, Black Americans, and Latino service members during this post-draft period.
—Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
This would leave $50,000 for urgent camera replacements needs.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
That will meet people’s needs in the short term, said Idaho Foodbank CEO Randy Ford.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Not everyone recovering from an addiction needs a detox bed.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The charter revisions will lead to more housing and more types of housing in low-density neighborhoods, which is housing the city needs.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
Sally stops by Lee’s stool to remind him that Tulsa needs men like him.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The New York Mets are getting a better idea of what needs to be addressed in free agency.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The book, which is from Australia, follows Bee and her fellow runaways, who discover a new friend, Paco, is a Lost Boy from Neverland who needs them to fight hordes of pirates led by a merciless new leader.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead, the ambitious target is a shorthand for what needs to be done.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
Brand tradition has it that each new drop — Sanoë unveils two yearly, with the ideation process kicking off a year in advance — needs to feature one holiday-specific offering.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Galetti said Amazon needs to operate more leanly to achieve CEO Andy Jassy’s vision of operating like the world’s biggest startup.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Additionally, 84% of executives believe AI will significantly enhance their ability to respond rapidly to market trends, disruptions, and evolving customer needs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Their hybrid advisory model takes the best of tradition and marries it to innovation, ensuring that strategies grow alongside families’ needs.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
In practice, this empowers operators across all types of extreme industries to develop unique, continuously evolving workflows customized to address bespoke needs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
From sensitive historic renovations to striking high-rise homes, every project is treated as unique and thoughtfully designed to fit the needs of the client.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Nonprofits must be able to identify and meet those needs without political interference, fear of retribution, or exclusion from a program designed to support their employees.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The military would not have been able to meet personnel needs and recruitment goals without the disproportionate representation of women, Black Americans, and Latino service members during this post-draft period.
—Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
This would leave $50,000 for urgent camera replacements needs.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
That will meet people’s needs in the short term, said Idaho Foodbank CEO Randy Ford.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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That doesn’t mean the House majority is necessarily safe.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not that the bush honeysuckles are necessarily particularly good for birds.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The process requires finding a big enough question that can sustain the book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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That includes the brackish water in aquifers that requires desalination, as well as reuse water that goes through additional treatment before being injected back into cities’ water supplies.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It’s recently made more than $1 trillion worth of financial obligations in spending for AI infrastructure, including data center projects with Oracle and SoftBank and semiconductor supply deals with chipmakers Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Its greatest — and most realistic — role is as a legal safety net for when the world inevitably speeds past that limit.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gutting the refugee program—at a time when violence across the world is reaching the highest levels since World War II—is a choice that will inevitably endanger millions of people.—
Grace Meng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Everybody wants to have a play and that’s a positive thing.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office notifies ICE of every person booked into the jail who was not born in the United States, and asks if the agency wants a detainer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s also bonus storage behind the vanity mirror, and built-ins along the wall with both open shelves and closed cabinets to stow other bathroom necessities.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Only 38% of respondents cited labor reduction as a motivator for AI adoption, while most say AI helps teams reduce manual work and take on more strategic responsibilities.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many must now contend with large mortgage and car payments, along with student loan debt, while also balancing greater family responsibilities.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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