needed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of needed
First recorded in 1610–20; need ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Sparta needed allies to fill out its battle array, so it installed subservient leaders throughout the Peloponnese, their allies in the war against Athens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Massive clearout needed and a manager with experience as McLeish ain't the answer.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Messenger RNA carries the instructions needed for cells to make proteins.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
"I felt I needed to speak out, otherwise I would have been dead inside," Siranudh, known locally as Psi, told AFP late last week.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Torak asked her why she needed the herbs.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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