need
noun
a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation.
needing
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present participleof need.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Even after children reach adulthood, parents may continue to see them as needing protection, rather than as capable of confronting difficult truths.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Wildlife traders often describe animals as needing to be "rehomed", rather than explicitly offering them for sale, and post tightly cropped images of their wares to avoid revealing their locations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The more interesting — and, frankly, fortunate and unusual — question is whether you can spend your retirement years without ever needing to dip deeply into that honeypot at all.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
After needing an emergency C-section, Carys, a content creator, said she had many unanswered questions about her recovery.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Tío Ermenio says he’s staying behind in case anybody comes by needing a place to stay.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
