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in need of

ADJECTIVE

bad off

Synonyms

WEAK

bankrupt busted destitute dirt poor flat broke impoverished indigent needy poor poverty-stricken

ADJECTIVE

destitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankrupt exhausted impoverished indigent insolvent needy penniless poor poverty-stricken strapped

WEAK

beggared bereft busted dead broke deficient depleted deprived of devoid of dirt poor divested drained empty flat flat broke impecunious lacking moneyless necessitous on the breadline on the rocks penurious pinched played-out stony stripped totaled wiped-out without

Antonyms

STRONGEST

affluent rich solvent wealthy

WEAK

lucky prosperous secure

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Nur House Cafe — If you’re in need of a caffeine break and something sweet, make time for Nur House Cafe.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Alonso could pursue signing Álvarez, whose club career is in need of stability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Tortorella’s edge was one of the reasons he got fired by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2025 and wasn’t picked up by any of the teams in need of the coach during the subsequent offseason.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Grace O'Brien set up Project 33 to help families in need of support by transforming homes using the help of volunteers and donations from local businesses.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, I felt like the Tin Man, who’d been left out in the rain to rust, in need of some serious oil for his joints.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

in need of

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