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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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2
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
  • Climate resilience is necessarily regional—and so is Dashboard.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The requirements of global power projection necessarily spread U.S. defense expenditures far thinner.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of necessarily
Verb
  • Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Florida requires teaching Black history.
    South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of requires
Noun
  • What's Delta Dog Policy Passengers traveling with pets must meet a long list of requirements as laid out by Delta Airlines on their official website.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Without standardized requirements for all businesses—including insurers—to disclose their climate risks and mitigation strategies, insurers lack critical insights into their climate risk exposure.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The draft articles, which are to become the basis for the international treaty, incorporate, among others, important obligations to prevent crimes against humanity.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of obligations
Adverb
  • During this period, bitcoin’s price will inevitably swing dramatically.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Politics will inevitably play a role, as all parties jockey to fill the court’s three current vacancies with friendly judges.
    Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of inevitably
Noun
  • The fictional 8-year-old takes a trip to his local grocery store to stock up on food and household necessities.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Despite logistical and security challenges, UNICEF and partners are distributing warm winter clothes and other essential supplies, along with humanitarian cash transfers to help families in Gaza afford food and other necessities.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of necessities
Noun
  • Here's what to know about move-over collisions in Ohio, as well as what the law says about drivers' responsibilities on the road.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
  • An objective reevaluation of a female professional’s job responsibilities is a good start.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Verb
  • That is not to say Wentz isn't a solid backup, but Mahomes often wills the team to win close games.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Glinda has willed herself into an engagement to Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), who serves as captain of the guard for the Wizard despite still being loyal to Elphaba.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needs. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

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