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  • present participle of need.

needing

ADJECTIVE
desiring
Synonyms




Example Sentences

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And for the first time in a while, I could feel my heart open without needing to turn the moment into a future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Those consistent financial stressors include “straining to meet obligations, needing to make trade-offs between financial and life goals, and feeling they lack control over their financial situation.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Why It Stands Out Surfshark is perfect for families or small businesses needing unlimited device coverage without breaking the bank.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

A&E clinicians, who often cannot access GP patient records, will be able to quickly check patients' complete histories, medication and allergies if they arrive needing urgent care.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Like Brie wants Teddy to do— instead of learning to write his name before he’s ready or needing to put every piece of a puzzle in the right place.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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