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
Russini answered a fan question on whether the Falcons are considering trading Cousins to a quarterback-needy team.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2014, the Robinsons chaired The Charlotte Observer’s annual effort to send needy children to summer camps, after years of donating money and time to the cause.
—Michael Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
That investigation found several of the district's poorest high schools were losing three of every four advantaged and high-achieving students to magnets or more desirable high schools within the district — leaving behind higher rates of needier students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adam Sandler also shines as the long-suffering manager who has sacrificed much of his life serving his needy boss.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2014, the Robinsons chaired The Charlotte Observer’s annual effort to send needy children to summer camps, after years of donating money and time to the cause.
—Michael Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
That investigation found several of the district's poorest high schools were losing three of every four advantaged and high-achieving students to magnets or more desirable high schools within the district — leaving behind higher rates of needier students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adam Sandler also shines as the long-suffering manager who has sacrificed much of his life serving his needy boss.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needy
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Another example of a property-rich district is Anchorage, where far fewer students come from impoverished households, are learning to speak English as a second language or have other special education needs.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Eric Wright of the Klestsel Dehe Wintun Nation headquartered in Williams in the Sacramento Valley said some small tribes like his hope to team up with virtual gaming companies to try to generate revenue for their impoverished isolated communities using the sweepstakes games.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Similar protests occurred in Brazil over steep living costs and poor healthcare and education ahead of the country hosting the 2014 World Cup tournament.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Needy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needy. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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