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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Some of the appeal is the concept’s accessibility: Fans can play a version without needing to be stranded somewhere à la “Survivor” or stuck in a house for weeks like on “Big Brother.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
The researchers also did not evaluate whether the treatment slows cartilage loss or prevents patients from eventually needing joint replacement.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
It has also created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with millions of people needing medical help.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The idea is to create a buffer against needing to sell stocks after a major market decline early, especially early in retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
When a spectator from Moscow asked for an autograph, Bobby signed it using the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, needing to change only a few letters.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
