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adjective

Definition of needednext
as in necessary
impossible to do without pack only what will be needed

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needed

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verb

past tense of need
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 Synonyms for needed
  1. necessary
  2. required
  3. essential
  4. needful
  5. integral
Adjective
  • Given that goal, the Agency argues that no new fossil fuel developments are necessary, something that is obviously a hard sell.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Because the business may include onsite consumption of alcohol and the use of cigars, the special use permit was necessary for it to be labeled as a private club.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of necessary
Verb
  • The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Moreover, barriers to new entrants in the business are quite high given the scale required to operate.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of required
Adjective
  • Access to water is essential to sustaining biodiversity so how it is used has a lasting impact.
    Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That balance will be different for every organization, but is essential for all.
    Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of essential
Adjective
  • Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?
    Corey Van Landingham, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
  • What sort of response was needful?
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2013
Definition of needful
Adjective
  • Chytridiomycosis kills because skin is an integral part of a frog’s cardiovascular system.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The vice president is an integral part of conversation in the village and her image appears on billboards and banners throughout the community.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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