- present participle of need.
needing
Example Sentences
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Jeffery does not rule out needing to call on "police resources to keep the peace" once again.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
That is a real weakness in life, needing drama.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
There’s a big difference between wanting a larger emergency fund and needing one.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Chesney has continuously stressed the importance of engaging different groups, emphasizing the size of UCLA’s alumni base and needing the school’s football team to be present among different communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The only thing Mom hates more than accepting help is needing it in the first place, and that’s what being Native seems to mean to her.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
