feel the need

phrase

: to have a strong feeling that one must have or do something
I felt a need to take control of the situation.
I feel the need to try again.
drivers who feel the need for speed

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Parents may feel uncomfortable with how much technology their children are absorbing, but feel the need to trust the teachers. — Perry Rettig, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 For most people, this spot isn’t cleaned as often, but for those who do feel the need to add this area into your weekly dusting routine, Hernandez recommends cutting back. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Some might feel the need to urinate more frequently and may have pain with urination. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 These are stars who no longer feel the need to protect how they’re seen. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feel the need

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“Feel the need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20the%20need. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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