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
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The memo stated the federal government had started site preparation but blamed Pritzker for delaying the land purchase and a needed state permit.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The city’s discussion on the needed roadway improvements comes at a time when hundreds of apartments, more businesses and a new Trader Joe’s are all popping up within city limits.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
For a young team learning to stick up for each other, Mangiapane brings a needed dirtiness to the Hawks.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The Jets get some needed youth in Rosén, the 14th pick in the 2021 draft.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Much needed rain brought cooler temperatures across Colorado's Front Range and northeastern plains on Tuesday.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Middleton, who is running for statewide office for the first time, was the top vote-getter but fell short of the needed majority.
—Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the dead of winter, February—with its glittery cards and candy hearts—delivers some needed brightness.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Her youngest son Oliver, now 2, was born with a hole in his heart and needed surgery, sending her on a six-month social media break.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
England needed a set piece to score when Cole Palmer’s corner was flicked on at the near post and White rolled the ball over the line.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Florida needed that early scoring barrage after Ottawa attempted to mount a comeback.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Stepping in when something needed to be done.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Supporters said the legislation is needed to protect women and girls.
—Angela Palermo
april 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other, the infrastructure needed to deliver that energy — transmission grids, mineral supply chains, data-center power systems, and global financing networks — is creating new forms of geopolitical interdependence.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Campbell, who ordinarily would represent DiZoglio in court to compel the Legislature to comply, has refused to do so on the flimsy excuse that DiZoglio has not provided needed information.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The memo stated the federal government had started site preparation but blamed Pritzker for delaying the land purchase and a needed state permit.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The city’s discussion on the needed roadway improvements comes at a time when hundreds of apartments, more businesses and a new Trader Joe’s are all popping up within city limits.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
For a young team learning to stick up for each other, Mangiapane brings a needed dirtiness to the Hawks.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The Jets get some needed youth in Rosén, the 14th pick in the 2021 draft.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Much needed rain brought cooler temperatures across Colorado's Front Range and northeastern plains on Tuesday.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Middleton, who is running for statewide office for the first time, was the top vote-getter but fell short of the needed majority.
—Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the dead of winter, February—with its glittery cards and candy hearts—delivers some needed brightness.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Her youngest son Oliver, now 2, was born with a hole in his heart and needed surgery, sending her on a six-month social media break.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
England needed a set piece to score when Cole Palmer’s corner was flicked on at the near post and White rolled the ball over the line.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Florida needed that early scoring barrage after Ottawa attempted to mount a comeback.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Stepping in when something needed to be done.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Supporters said the legislation is needed to protect women and girls.
—Angela Palermo
april 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other, the infrastructure needed to deliver that energy — transmission grids, mineral supply chains, data-center power systems, and global financing networks — is creating new forms of geopolitical interdependence.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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What actions are necessary during a red flag warning?—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The White House team is required to file a report informing the court of the status of its compliance within 21 days after the order takes effect.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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City leaders, however, maintain that the changes threaten jobs and essential services in communities that have depended on card rooms for decades.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Resistance is likely to be strongest among European governments, still shocked by Beijing’s threats last year to cut off supplies of rare earths — essential for clean tech — and worried about further hollowing out their own green industries.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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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Cristopher Canizares, an integral partner at Hauser & Wirth, has announced his intention to depart the juggernaut art gallery in order to start his own artist talent management agency, Artnews reports.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bayfront Park’s success is an integral part of the city’s plans for downtown.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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