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adverb

ˈnēdz How to pronounce needs (audio)
Definition of needsnext
as in necessarily
because of necessity the dangers of global warming must needs be recognized—and recognized soon—by the industrialized nations of the world

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needs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of need
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as in requires
to have as a requirement a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it

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2
as in must
to be under necessity or obligation to you need not stand when she enters the room

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needs

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noun

plural of need
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as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable got a job that barely provided for his basic needs

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as in obligations
something one must do because of prior agreement no need to apologize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needs
  1. necessarily
  2. requires
  3. requirements
  4. obligations
  5. inevitably
  6. necessities
  7. responsibilities
  8. will
Adverb
  • Not that the financial loss necessarily matters to Gere and Silva, 41, who sold their home not to flip it — but to move to Spain to be closer to Silva's family.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Liam was so loved by so many people, there will obviously be enormous demand and so the service will necessarily be a huge affair.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of necessarily
Verb
  • The company has developed several prototypes but requires further funding to continue development.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • All that extra water requires removal for products like tomato paste, however, resulting in extra energy, financial, and time costs.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of requires
Noun
  • The Vulcan can be launched with up to six strap ons depending on mission requirements.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The share of vacancies filled by people who don't meet the state's standard teacher requirements has been growing.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • This legislation could be among the most far-reaching, surpassing existing reporting obligations in California and Illinois.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The enriched bond, more often than not, leads to more efficient project execution, as mutual understanding and dedication have transcended mere contractual obligations.
    Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of obligations
Adverb
  • There will inevitably be some spots where birds like to be, but that offer no good options for a hide.
    Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Go early to beat the crowds inevitably seeking relief in the cool creek at the Crack, which comes at the end of the 3.5-mile trail.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of inevitably
Noun
  • Students need to learn to budget with an income in mind and the cost of necessities.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • According to Prosper Insights & Analytics, retail consumers are becoming more pragmatic in their shopping approaches, prioritizing cost savings over store loyalty and focusing on necessities over other forms of spending such as entertainment or travel.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of necessities
Noun
  • As the job market and our workplace rapidly evolve, driven by technological advancement, employees are challenged significantly by a shift in roles and responsibilities.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Human rights groups like Amnesty International say such warnings do not absolve Israel of responsibilities under international humanitarian law to limit civilian harm.
    Kara Fox, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Verb
  • The two developed a friendship, and the thief willed his skull to him.
    Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Cincinnati Bengals 34, Carolina Panthers 24: Joe Burrow willed this Bengals team to its first victory of the season.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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