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as in to require
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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as in lack
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
when it came time to wrap the presents, he found he was in need of adhesive tape
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
got a job that barely provided for his basic needs
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as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
no need to apologize
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as in poverty
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
donating money to help those in need
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Recent Examples of need
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
That was all Ottawa needed, as Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg stopped all 40 Florida shots that came his way.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Laws like the Digital Choice Act allow creators and everyday people on social media to migrate their content and communities to other platforms that are better positioned to meet their needs.
—Spencer Cox, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Maintaining a healthy lawn is the first step to combating weeds, but sometimes additional control strategies are needed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
That was all Ottawa needed, as Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg stopped all 40 Florida shots that came his way.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The organization also estimated in 2020 that 20,000 children ages 6 to 17 in Texas either were currently in or were at very high risk for out-of-home or out-of-school placement because of their mental health needs.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Laws like the Digital Choice Act allow creators and everyday people on social media to migrate their content and communities to other platforms that are better positioned to meet their needs.
—Spencer Cox, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for need
Verb
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The premise requires both actors not just to showcase a fiery vulnerability, but to stew in these feelings for extended periods, which benefits from Nabulsi’s straightforward, no-frills presentation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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That case, in federal court in New Jersey, seeks an order that would require Khalil's release and the rescinding of the Rubio determination.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Still, the Mets have largely been able to overcome a lack of production at the bottom because of a strong bullpen.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The chemical analysis further showed a complete lack of chitin while revealing the presence of unusual lignin-like compounds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The scene will portray oil workers getting in their trucks and heading to work, thus a dirty vehicle is a must.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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Double Imperative Having two ovens – whether in a wall installation or as part of a range – is a must, Silverman declares.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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Numerous states and school districts have tried to wiggle out of their legal and financial obligations to educate all students with disabilities, as outlined by federal and state laws.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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The problems of poverty — food insecurity, substandard housing, evictions, addiction, unemployment, exposure to violence — impact how kids learn.—
Adam Schwartz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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Globalization did lift more than a billion people out of poverty, an astounding feat.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This is the rare situation where a team wanted a star player gone and not the other way around.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those who don't want to risk missing out should start preparing for it now. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to USA TODAY that the agency still had plans to enforce the identification requirement for every adult traveler starting Wednesday, May 7.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Applicants still need to meet requirements, such as having good moral character and being a lawful permanent resident at the time of their naturalization interview.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Laurie thinks of honesty as a virtue, and she’s been telling the truth to other people without taking any responsibility for her own choices.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Need.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/need. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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