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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Lamont said the bill is a needed update to gun safety laws.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Mulching can help retain needed moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Some commenters cheered the new designs and were excited about a café as a needed amenity for visitors.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
However, winning the Impact Award at the Midwest Regional gave them the needed boost.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Kurtis said Revesco is exploring low-income housing tax credits as a possible way to reduce the needed loan amount.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The university also agreed to make needed repairs to the women’s outdoor track by the end of the current school year, and to replace the women’s lacrosse team’s turf field no later than 2028.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Terner Center said going to multiple agencies for needed funding adds costs because developers have to endure higher legal, staffing and compliance costs to manage additional applications and contracts.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
That was the only offense Noone needed.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
State-of-the-art drones, and the technology needed to intercept them, have become as important to national weapons arsenals as missiles, Patriot systems, fighter jets, and warships.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Hay added that the issue is not something that passengers needed to worry about from a safety standpoint but rather an operational headache for pilots, airlines and air traffic control.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Everything is precisely where it’s needed, from hooks by the showers to chargers by the bed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
The Raiders have needed a solution at quarterback for years and Mendoza is the only consensus first-round quarterback in this draft.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Funds from discontinued projects would provide needed infrastructure.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Lamont said the bill is a needed update to gun safety laws.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Mulching can help retain needed moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Some commenters cheered the new designs and were excited about a café as a needed amenity for visitors.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
However, winning the Impact Award at the Midwest Regional gave them the needed boost.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Kurtis said Revesco is exploring low-income housing tax credits as a possible way to reduce the needed loan amount.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The university also agreed to make needed repairs to the women’s outdoor track by the end of the current school year, and to replace the women’s lacrosse team’s turf field no later than 2028.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Terner Center said going to multiple agencies for needed funding adds costs because developers have to endure higher legal, staffing and compliance costs to manage additional applications and contracts.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
That was the only offense Noone needed.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
State-of-the-art drones, and the technology needed to intercept them, have become as important to national weapons arsenals as missiles, Patriot systems, fighter jets, and warships.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Hay added that the issue is not something that passengers needed to worry about from a safety standpoint but rather an operational headache for pilots, airlines and air traffic control.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Everything is precisely where it’s needed, from hooks by the showers to chargers by the bed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
The Raiders have needed a solution at quarterback for years and Mendoza is the only consensus first-round quarterback in this draft.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needed
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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These measures are primary requirements to obtain certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency of the Department of Labor that ensures the education and training necessary to guarantee safety in workplaces.—
Sarah Moreno
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In his first varsity season, Jordan has learned how to navigate the intricacies required from the position.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Completion of this training is now required to obtain certification and aims to address knowledge gaps among retailers regarding the lawful use of the trademark.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Also, from the music aspect, timeliness is just an essential part of music.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And now, everything that this series was building toward – everything this season has hinted at – comes down to one final game in a place the Magic desperately wanted to avoid.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Two wealthy Germans—Karin Walter-Mommert, a racehorse owner, and Walter Gunz, the multimillionaire founder of MediaMarkt—also wanted to save the whale.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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That image of God never has a problem, never has a disease, never lacks anything needful or truly desirable, and has never sinned.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
Adjective
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Even with work, school, and extracurricular demands, finding a way to share stories of the day with our families has once again become an integral part of our day-to-day, sometimes with an instantly transformative effect.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Having found his home as a No 6 after an awkward introduction at No 10 in the Premier League since joining two years ago after his Lazio contract expired, Kamada has become an integral player.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Needed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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