as in requiring
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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Recent Examples of needing
Edwards went in needing to play in every remaining Wolves game to meet the NBA's 65-game minimum for eligibility for all-NBA consideration.
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CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Traoré led the Nets with 17 points and six assists, controlling the game without needing to overcomplicate it.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Edwards went in needing to play in every remaining Wolves game to meet the NBA’s 65-game minimum for eligibility for all-NBA consideration.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The aim is to make the assistance feel intuitive – something that responds to the user rather than needing to be managed.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Before arriving, all guests fill out a medical form addressing altitude tolerance, frostbite risk, and ability to walk without needing to pause.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The two farms plant a large variety of crops, including nuts, corn, wheat, cotton, alfalfa and fruits and vegetables — all needing a variety of fertilizers and other nutrients.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Ace Sandy Alcantara was efficient, needing just 73 pitches to get through seven innings in his franchise-leading sixth Opening Day start.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Signs that may suggest swallowing difficulty include coughing or throat clearing during meals, needing extra time to chew food, or avoiding certain textures — especially dry or sticky foods.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Traoré led the Nets with 17 points and six assists, controlling the game without needing to overcomplicate it.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Edwards went in needing to play in every remaining Wolves game to meet the NBA’s 65-game minimum for eligibility for all-NBA consideration.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The aim is to make the assistance feel intuitive – something that responds to the user rather than needing to be managed.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Before arriving, all guests fill out a medical form addressing altitude tolerance, frostbite risk, and ability to walk without needing to pause.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The two farms plant a large variety of crops, including nuts, corn, wheat, cotton, alfalfa and fruits and vegetables — all needing a variety of fertilizers and other nutrients.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Ace Sandy Alcantara was efficient, needing just 73 pitches to get through seven innings in his franchise-leading sixth Opening Day start.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Signs that may suggest swallowing difficulty include coughing or throat clearing during meals, needing extra time to chew food, or avoiding certain textures — especially dry or sticky foods.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needing
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Instead of requiring county behavioral health departments to get involved directly, the bill proposes that such requests be added to the existing CARE Court process.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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But requiring all 3- or 4-year-olds to participate in a public preschool program or pretending that child care will produce better outcomes for all children doesn’t hold up to the data.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The difference of opinion came with regard to the renaming and not wanting to erase history or Chavez's legacy within the farmworkers movement.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lardis kept his head up, wanting his next Hawks arrival to be permanent.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Southwest Christian senior Lara Langford, a UMass-Boston signee, hurled four innings striking out four and giving up five runs in taking the loss.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Needing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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