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  • present participle of need.

needing

ADJECTIVE
desiring
Synonyms




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Needing to be unfurled twice, like a travel brochure, the smartphone packs a display measuring 10 inches diagonally when fully opened—almost as big as a standard tablet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Needing a big performance to keep their lead, Chiles did not disappoint, scoring a 9.950.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Needing to catch their divisional rival Pittsburgh, a desperate Baltimore come up against a Patriots team still in the hunt for the conference's crucial number-one seed spot.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Needing another weapon to complement his fastball and breaking ball, his college pitching coach suggested he attempt to add a splitter to his repertoire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Needing a witness, Elisha showed Maggie’s denial to Mrs. Walter.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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