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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as in requires
to have as a requirement
a national crisis that needs a strong leader to solve it
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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
Adverb
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This is despite the Premier League being almost unquestionably the world’s best league, certainly when judged on the average standard of team, if not necessarily on those at the top of the division.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025 -
Rather than investing in sustainable renewable energy alternatives, Mexico will necessarily be committing for decades to support LNG export and its infrastructure — a time frame at war with Mexico’s urgent self-interest in energy security and climate action.—
Joel Reynolds,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Understanding local permitting entities and requirements pays off.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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With increasing application requirements and a vast amount of data, modern enterprises are shifting their cloud usage patterns—keeping sensitive data and critical operational technology control functions on-premises while leveraging public clouds for resource-intensive analytics and AI models.—
Claudio Saes,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The model aims to help students live and learn together—making everyone feel welcome, and also helping students navigate the conflicts that inevitably arise in a community where people have different world views.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Joel’s death is the pivotal moment that drives the entire narrative of the second game (and, inevitably, the HBO show from the second season onward).—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s why remittances and the online supermarkets have been a lifeline for many Cubans — the government sells groceries and other necessities in dollar stores but pays monthly salaries in pesos worth around $15, and much less to those on pensions.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rookies always take a minute to catch on to those necessities.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.—
Ira Belsky,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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McDavid wills Oilers back Any chance the Oilers have to win this series falls on the shoulders of McDavid and Draisaitl.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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