needed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of needed
First recorded in 1610–20; need ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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They provide the energy needed for movement, growth, and tissue repair.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
"When they begin to feel they are no longer needed, they experience a profound sense of emptiness."
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
However, if investigations are to continue, he says, much more transparency is needed, with information being provided much more freely at an early stage.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The insurgency was winning, and Mr. Bush needed to shift his strategy or accept defeat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
They have to learn the right posture, tone of voice, and mannerisms needed so that they aren’t perceived as a threat.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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