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be needed

VERB
cost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring in come to require sell for take yield
STRONG
nick rap
WEAK
amount to be asked be demanded be given be marked at be paid be priced at be received be valued at be worth mount up move back sell at set back to the tune of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disallow lose refuse reject

Example Sentences

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Edison executives told The Times last year that they left the line in place because they believed it might be needed in the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Rachel's lawyer was confused about why this would be needed.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But increased funding for education programs will be needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Medical experts say it is intended to identify potential signs of cognitive impairment and determine whether further evaluation may be needed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Mickey would understand what that meant: that he wouldn't be needed anymore.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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