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  • present tense form of need (3rd person singular).
  • plural of need.
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needs

[needz] / nidz /


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“In most states, your loved one needs to understand the nature of the document, the property they own, who stands to inherit it, and that they are signing a will,” it says.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Antonio Campos, who kind of began and ended us, we had a little bit of a dial, and he was like, “Bring it back a bit” or “I think it needs a little more.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Greater issuance of shorter-term debt leads to its own problems, with a risk of greater volatility as debt needs to be replaced more frequently.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Jackdaw already has infrastructure in place, while Rosebank needs more time before it can become operational.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

“This schoolroom needs a thorough cleaning before our…company comes. Just look at those windows. And that kindling needs to be in a neat stack. And, Pearl, you’ll sweep the floor.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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