needed

[nee-did]

adjective

1. necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination).

   a much-needed vacation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of needed¹

First recorded in 1610–20; need ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

They argued that the price rises set by the regulator Ofwat - which average 36% over the next five years – were not enough to deliver the needed investment in infrastructure.

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the agreement a "much needed step towards peace" and urged parties to "respect the terms of the plan".

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Further research is needed, but the team hopes that continued progress will enable these and similar molecules to advance towards clinical testing in the coming years.

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When the suppression efforts were over, the affidavit said, the fire crews left fire hoses on site, in case they needed to be redeployed.

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The traitors were completed by chat show host Ross and singer Cat Burns - both of whom seem to have more of the conniving mindset needed for a great traitor.

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