as in need
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
I can scarcely describe my needfulness for a hot shower after a hard-fought game of racquetball
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Noun
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The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Wong highlighted the need for greater support for filmmakers creating their sophomore features.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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And his lack of pace is why Dawson was omitted from the club’s 25-man Premier League squad at the end of the winter transfer window, albeit the former West Ham United favourite is still on the payroll with no agreement yet in place to bring a contract that expires in June to an early end.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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There are also fears that the lack of restrictions of cuts to discretionary spending means the stopgap bill could allow the Trump administration to cut administrative expenses at the agencies responsible for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Miles McBride or Cameron Payne will likely step in and be the starting point guard in Brunson’s absence.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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From there, Mays stepped up as starting center in Corbett’s absence.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Needfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needfulness. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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