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be in need of

VERB
need
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call for demand desire lack require
STRONG
claim covet crave exact hanker hunger long lust miss necessitate pine thirst wish yearn
WEAK
be deficient be deprived be down and out be hard up be in want be inadequate be needy be poor be short be without die for do without drive for feel a dearth of feel the necessity for feel the pinch go hungry have occasion for have occasion to have use for hurt for suffer privation yen for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
have not want
STRONG
abjure despise dislike give hate
WEAK
do not want

Example Sentences

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As it happens, there is a jurisdiction that may soon be in need of efficient, competent and friendly service even more than the state of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The school said in a statement that no other student involved in the altercation was considered to be in need of outside medical attention, the Times reported.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024

Large buildings built before 1996 may be in need of a retrofit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

They acknowledged Pakistan’s “sovereign prerogative” over domestic policies and said they are ready to help register and manage Afghan nationals, including those who may be in need of international protection.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023

“I am only here to help. I saw the wolves yesterday, running past my cottage. I thought that someone might be in need of my assistance.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo