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  • past participle of need.
  • past tense form of need.
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needed

[nee-did] / ˈni dɪd /


Example Sentences

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Pratt needed to proselytize — not preach to the choir.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"When I called my nan, I told her I was okay, but granscha looked like he was drowning and we needed help," Marley said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Given the rate of projected growth, there’s also execution risk as Oracle fights everyone else for the land, buildings, power and chips needed for AI data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The researchers emphasize that larger Phase III clinical trials will be needed to confirm the findings and better understand the potential role of both interventions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

At least two corners of the barn needed jacking up.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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