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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
Tina Reed, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
However, to watch the show in the US, Americans will need a VPN, a service that allows users to set their computer’s location to another country and access websites that would otherwise be restricted by location.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
All agree on the urgent need for action, but Democrats’ broader hostility to the anti-fraud efforts of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency has driven them to oppose even this commonsense legislation.
—Matt Weidinger, National Review, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
With that in mind, this makes sense as a way to optimize for the higher-margin business while benefiting from less expensive leases and smaller staff needed for a smaller store, Bonis said.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
However, to watch the show in the US, Americans will need a VPN, a service that allows users to set their computer’s location to another country and access websites that would otherwise be restricted by location.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
The group argued in the statement that the stopgap bill would eliminate the need for an omnibus bill, a massive package filled with earmarks that lawmakers often turn to under time pressure to fund the government.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
All agree on the urgent need for action, but Democrats’ broader hostility to the anti-fraud efforts of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency has driven them to oppose even this commonsense legislation.
—Matt Weidinger, National Review, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for need
Verb
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The incidentals amount is reduced by the percentage required for the length of the trip per federal travel regulations.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Licensing & Boundaries: Therapists must stay within their licensed scope and avoid offering services that require long-term care.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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And his lack of pace is why Dawson was omitted from the club’s 25-man Premier League squad at the end of the winter transfer window, albeit the former West Ham United favourite is still on the payroll with no agreement yet in place to bring a contract that expires in June to an early end.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Frustrated with a lack of fans at the neutral sites for four regionals, in 2023 the NCAA went to two regional locations.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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If an attorney believes someone at the company is engaged in legally problematic conduct, the attorney has an obligation to raise the issue all the way up the organization’s highest authority if necessary.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company highlights its ongoing need for additional capital to fund future exploration and development activities, as well as to meet its financial obligations under existing agreements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Education means an end to hunger and an end to poverty.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rapid industrialization and urbanization had created a host of issues, including poverty, domestic abuse, poor working conditions in factories and political corruption.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jukebox Broadway musicals need conflict and the evil suits at Capitol Records are a perennial villain for artists who just want to be themselves.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Now, an expert in military manpower at RAND wants to see the services shift their focus from quantity to quality.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Holtec can go ahead with the tube repairs on its schedule, but the company does so at its own risk as the NRC will decide whether the repairs meet requirements in the end, Burnell said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gary contends the user rates for the three communities are decades old and too low to meet the requirements of a federal consent decree.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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And while Daniel is clear that organizations have a responsibility to care for employee safety, dignity and overall experience at work, harmful behaviors and habits must be addressed.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some Western intelligence and national security officials caution there is no smoking gun that signals Moscow's direct responsibility in all of the recent cable cutting incidents.—
Erin Banco and Mari Saito,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Need.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/need. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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