NEEDS Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

ˈnēdz

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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needs

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present tense third-person singular of need

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 must

to be under necessity or obligation to you need not stand when she enters the room

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needs

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plural of need

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 Synonyms for needs

Adverb

Not that the financial loss necessarily matters to Gere and Silva, 41, who sold their home not to flip it — but to move to Spain to be closer to Silva's family.

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Liam was so loved by so many people, there will obviously be enormous demand and so the service will necessarily be a huge affair.

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024