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 Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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Opposition leader Friedrich Merz, whose conservatives are leading in the polls before a Feb. 23 snap election, said the new law was a necessary response to a series of high-profile killings in public spaces by people of immigrant background.—
Reuters,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Avoid mentioning events that could be sensitive, like the Cultural Revolution, unless necessary.—
Zeyi Yang,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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To that end, the legislature also required the body to keep complaints confidential — and not subject to disclosure through public records requests — unless they are substantiated, which has not yet happened.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2025
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If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Healthy fats are essential for producing and regulating hormones that impact mood and memory.—
Sogol Ash, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Investment piece: Outerwear remains an essential focus for our customers during the fall collections.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 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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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
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This trend reflects not only a response to compliance requirements but also a bold statement of corporate responsibility, indicating that sustainable practices are becoming integral to business strategies.—
Oyku Ilgar,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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