as in necessary
impossible to do without
pack only what will be needed
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Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in required
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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However, this is based on an animal study of female rats, so trials in humans are necessary to know for sure.6 3.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2025 -
His comments sparked headlines all across the world, but some caveats are necessary.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, Taco Bell also opened a pop-up high-end retirement community, a stunt for all ages to enjoy the better parts of life, no work required.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
6 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
Adjective
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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That includes essential software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but there is a way to get a version your computer could have an easier time running.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 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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The score is not only fantastic, but such an integral part of a narrative about the cultural and magical impact of music.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those raised in poverty become accustomed to setbacks, viewing them as integral parts of life's journey.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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