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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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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

But the king felt he needed to say sorry not just for his own people's complicity, but the complicity of other Africans too.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

In the case of insurers, which hold premium dollars from policyholders for future claims payouts, regulators want to ensure the money is there when it’s needed.

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

She said she needed the second job to pay for all the extra stuff, like my swim club dues.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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