- present participle of need.
needing
Example Sentences
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The Braves either try to win with Sale on Sunday, or risk needing to sweep three games started by Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Skubal, in that order.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
She had gone there needing a reset, enrolling in a four-day “Detox & Longevity Program,” a physician-crafted itinerary to restore her “psycho-physical balance.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
It also highlighted a financing gap, with developing countries needing US$310-US$365 billion to adapt, yet having only US$26 billion in adaptation finance available in 2023.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Each chef seemed to have a recognizable point of view — something you could understand from the plate itself, without needing the chef to stand beside the table explaining it.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Her parents made quick preparations together without needing to say a word, as if they had done it many times before.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
