feel the need
idiom
: 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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When pollen makes contact with your eyes or nose, many people's bodies recognize it to be a foreign invader, like bacteria or a virus, and feel the need to defend the body from it.
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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
Why dictators feel the need to stage an election is sometimes mysterious.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Apr. 2024
Even those not running campaigns feel the need to charm everyone else.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Why ‘Pick-Me’ Behavior Might Occur The obvious question for any parent is why a child would feel the need to act this way, especially since the behavior is looked down upon by peers, and may lead to bullying and ostracization.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
The advantage in shooting a 10 is so narrow that many hunters don’t feel the need to tote a heavier gun (most modern 10 gauges are between 9 and 12 pounds).
—Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2024
But the Hyperdub founder doesn’t feel the need to outdo what he’s already built.
—Arielle Lana Lejarde, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
When gossip about Kate’s health started in January, the palace didn’t feel the need to bat down rumors.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Like most fire signs, Aries are highly independent and won’t feel the need to be tied down.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
Why dictators feel the need to stage an election is sometimes mysterious.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Apr. 2024
Even those not running campaigns feel the need to charm everyone else.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Why ‘Pick-Me’ Behavior Might Occur The obvious question for any parent is why a child would feel the need to act this way, especially since the behavior is looked down upon by peers, and may lead to bullying and ostracization.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
The advantage in shooting a 10 is so narrow that many hunters don’t feel the need to tote a heavier gun (most modern 10 gauges are between 9 and 12 pounds).
—Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2024
But the Hyperdub founder doesn’t feel the need to outdo what he’s already built.
—Arielle Lana Lejarde, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
When gossip about Kate’s health started in January, the palace didn’t feel the need to bat down rumors.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Like most fire signs, Aries are highly independent and won’t feel the need to be tied down.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Feel the need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20the%20need. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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