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
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
By chance, Rhaena arrives at the Gullet on dragonback just in time to make the same hubristic mistake as her sister and her cousin, all suffering from the delusion that the war needs them.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Spain desperately needs a win to get its World Cup back on track, while another good performance from Saudi Arabia — unbeaten in its last three games — would have the Arabian Falcons in position to reach the knockout stage.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Additional training is done by having the robot physically navigate through the greenhouse path, collecting localization (the robot needs to operate in a GPS denied environment) and obstacle data through its suite of cameras, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and ultrasonic sensors.
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Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
December 22 – January 19 Which promise needs a kinder, clearer shape?
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
For de la Espriella, the resurgence of violence is proof that Colombia needs to return to a harder military approach.
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Ines Capdevila,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
That’s tough, because tap dancing needs a sprung wood floor.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Gibson's acting is great, but special mention needs to be made for Heath Ledger as Martin's son, Gabriel, and Jason Isaacs as the villainous Colonel William Tavington, who is a delightfully hatable Redcoat.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.
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Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The program, which began in September 2025, endeavors to cater to the nuns' medical care and material needs.
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Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
But most of this needs to be placed on the club's hitting.
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David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The Powdered Facial Masks can be mixed to customize according to your skin needs.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
The highland Indigenous and rural workers groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.
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Paola Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The highland Indigenous and rural workers’ groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.
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Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
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Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
Verb
Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
By chance, Rhaena arrives at the Gullet on dragonback just in time to make the same hubristic mistake as her sister and her cousin, all suffering from the delusion that the war needs them.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Spain desperately needs a win to get its World Cup back on track, while another good performance from Saudi Arabia — unbeaten in its last three games — would have the Arabian Falcons in position to reach the knockout stage.
—
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Additional training is done by having the robot physically navigate through the greenhouse path, collecting localization (the robot needs to operate in a GPS denied environment) and obstacle data through its suite of cameras, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and ultrasonic sensors.
—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
December 22 – January 19 Which promise needs a kinder, clearer shape?
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
For de la Espriella, the resurgence of violence is proof that Colombia needs to return to a harder military approach.
—
Ines Capdevila,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
That’s tough, because tap dancing needs a sprung wood floor.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Gibson's acting is great, but special mention needs to be made for Heath Ledger as Martin's son, Gabriel, and Jason Isaacs as the villainous Colonel William Tavington, who is a delightfully hatable Redcoat.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.
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Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The program, which began in September 2025, endeavors to cater to the nuns' medical care and material needs.
—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
But most of this needs to be placed on the club's hitting.
—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The Powdered Facial Masks can be mixed to customize according to your skin needs.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
The highland Indigenous and rural workers groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.
—
Paola Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The highland Indigenous and rural workers’ groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.
—
Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needs
Adverb
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The answer to that question isn't always obvious, though, as a costly repair doesn't necessarily mean replacement is the right move, just as an aging system isn't automatically ready for retirement.
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However, despite their softness and empathy, Cancer isn’t necessarily passive.
Verb
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.
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But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.
Verb
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The block party is free, but people who want to attend must RSVP.
Noun
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Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.
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Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.
Noun
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.
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Critics, particularly in the technology sector, argue the measure could force entrepreneurs and investors to sell assets to meet tax obligations, potentially disrupting businesses and discouraging investment.
Adverb
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Schmidt is hardly alone in naively extrapolating this trend out and concluding that, in the limit, AI will inevitably consume all the energy in the world.
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The excitement is new for your friend, and exhilarating, but the dynamics of it will inevitably shift and grow into something more manageable for the both of you.
Verb
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Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.
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Charles wants peace with his son.
Verb
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Messi willed Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup, won four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona and was honored a record eight times with the Ballon d’Or, given the world’s top player each year.
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Brunson shot 7-of-22 in the first three quarters, but went 5-of-9 to secure another clutch finish to will his team to its 12th consecutive postseason win.
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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