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  • past participle of need.
  • past tense form of need.
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needed

[nee-did] / ˈni dɪd /


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Katy said the service told her last month it was no longer confident of her ex-partner's address it needed to send him the paperwork.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

For the more anxious set on Wall Street, it is a worrying sign that some tech companies that once seemed to have fortress balance sheets have needed to tap the capital markets frequently.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

She realized that to even make the U.S. team for Paris, she needed to swim faster with one leg than she did with two.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat as needed to maintain it.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

“I thought it was clear last night that I needed your help today.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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