needed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of needed
First recorded in 1610–20; need ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This Lestat needed something heavier for a performer who could pace a stage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
A dad who has needed two life-saving heart transplants says it was "the worst day" of his life to find out his son has the same condition.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
These findings suggest that traditional country-by-country risk assessments fail to capture the full extent of the cobalt supply chain's vulnerability and that coordinated system-wide strategies are needed to strengthen resilience.
From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026
They are needed everywhere, especially in underserved communities, but their numbers will never expand without increased advocacy and funding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Why Tansy needed to go to high school was another of life’s mysteries to me.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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