NEEDFULS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

needfuls

noun

plural of needful

as in requirements

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable packed a warm jacket and other needfuls for an autumn weekend in the country

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Noun

Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction.

— Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Most students received milder penalties — warnings, probation or requirements to attend counseling or workshops, which together made up 93% of sanctions.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of requirements

Noun

In South Florida, the affordability crisis is proving particularly difficult for residents managing chronic conditions, who are increasingly forced to choose between basic necessities and medical care.

— Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
That’s because most teachers have to pay for supplies, decor, and other classroom necessities out of their own pocket.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of necessities

Noun

Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

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