needed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of needed
First recorded in 1610–20; need ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But the report said more needs to be done to address vaccine hesitancy and those harmed by the Covid jabs needed easier access to bigger payouts.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The 65-year-old Hastings, who stepped aside as co-CEO in 2023, said he felt the company had become so strong that it no longer needed him.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
But it’s hard to deny that, at least in the egregious cases of Swalwell and Gonzales, swift justice needed to be served, and was.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
Taylor said he was doubtful that rate rises would be needed to counter the pickup in inflation, given the weakness of the economy and the softness of the jobs market before the conflict began.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Nate rests his hand on my knee, the weight of it offering a comfort I didn’t know I needed.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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