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
January 20 – February 18 Connections feel electric without needing to rush.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Amiri came up next, needing to score to keep his team alive and simply buried it in the bottom right corner.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
But that has created a critical shortage for those needing help.
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Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
As a result, workers in the space may be able to focus more effectively without needing noise-reduction wearables like earbuds and headphones.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Individuals needing to leave early should communicate proactively and contribute before departing to avoid ambiguity and maintain momentum.
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Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, needing a positive result to have a chance at advancing.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
Giannis plus Bam Adebayo plus Erik Spoelstra checks many of the boxes needing to contend.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
This is helpful for penetrating the stains without needing to scrub.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Amiri came up next, needing to score to keep his team alive and simply buried it in the bottom right corner.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
But that has created a critical shortage for those needing help.
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Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
As a result, workers in the space may be able to focus more effectively without needing noise-reduction wearables like earbuds and headphones.
—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Individuals needing to leave early should communicate proactively and contribute before departing to avoid ambiguity and maintain momentum.
—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, needing a positive result to have a chance at advancing.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Giannis plus Bam Adebayo plus Erik Spoelstra checks many of the boxes needing to contend.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
This is helpful for penetrating the stains without needing to scrub.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needing
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Those decisions on what to review next in the Second Amendment space come after the high court struck down on June 25 a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing guns into stores or other private property open to the public.
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The findings suggest that requiring face mask use in public could help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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“Needing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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