as in impoverished
lacking money or material possessions
those generous souls who regularly give money and donate clothes to help the needy
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Recent Examples of needy
This is made worse by his needy eyes and floppy curly hair.
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Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Do stole funds meant to feed needy seniors during COVID.
—Janet Nguyen, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
There are a few quarterback-needy teams at the top of the draft that could select Sanders or Ward.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
This is not about someone being punished for trying to feed needy children.
—David Chiu, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Do stole funds meant to feed needy seniors during COVID.
—Janet Nguyen, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
There are a few quarterback-needy teams at the top of the draft that could select Sanders or Ward.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
This is not about someone being punished for trying to feed needy children.
—David Chiu, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for needy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needy
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Pope Francis was the first pope to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, well-known for his call for engagement with the impoverished, love of creation and the Church.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The dedication to care for impoverished women and children continues to influence the culture and values of Mercy today.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Consumer spending softened, increasing 1.8%, down from a 4% rise in the fourth quarter, but a decent performance in light of stock market turmoil and poor weather early in the quarter.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In addition, preliminary research from the National Bureau of Economic Research estimates that poor mental health may cost the U.S. economy nearly $300 billion annually.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Needy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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