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needing

ADJECTIVE
desiring
Synonyms




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Sixteen people had to be hospitalized, with 10 needing intensive care, and one person died, according to the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Both sides will rebuild in the summer, with Chelsea needing a striker to replace Kerr.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“So instead of just needing a ticket for the Colosseum, visitors may increasingly need to plan and secure access to Rome itself in advance during high-demand windows.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

At times, he both flew the plane and took the pictures, only needing a helper to swap out the glass plate negatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“The place where you'll keep ingredients stored neatly. Nothing worse than needing materials and not being prepared. I'll be grading your weekly tidiness. Always be ready.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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