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The future tense form of 'needing' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb need. Example: They will need your assistance in the upcoming project. (They will need your assistance in the upcoming project.)

Definition of “need”

to require something because it is necessary or essential
to be in a state of requiring something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	need
Future Continuous	needing
Future Perfect	needed

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will need your help in the future.

Example

They will need to make a decision soon.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, I will be needing your assistance.

Example

They will be needing more information before they can proceed.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the week, she will have needed a break.

Example

They will have needed your input by the time the meeting starts.

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