as in extra
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
that large suitcase is unnecessary—we are only going to be away for a couple of days
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Recent Examples of unnecessary
Genest said Newsom’s sudden reversal on the in-office order, just a week before it was set to take effect, created unnecessary whiplash for departments that were scrambling to prepare enough office space to accommodate returning employees.
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Stella McCartney rosé was made in the South of France with organic grapes and no unnecessary additives, such as sugar.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Guidelines for prostate cancer screening note that people should work with their healthcare provider to consider the benefits of early detection of prostate cancer vs. the risks, such as unnecessary biopsies (removal of tissue to analyze in the lab) and overtreatment.
—Julie Scott, People.com, 8 July 2025
These scans can detect benign anomalies that trigger unnecessary follow-ups and patient anxiety.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Stella McCartney rosé was made in the South of France with organic grapes and no unnecessary additives, such as sugar.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Guidelines for prostate cancer screening note that people should work with their healthcare provider to consider the benefits of early detection of prostate cancer vs. the risks, such as unnecessary biopsies (removal of tissue to analyze in the lab) and overtreatment.
—Julie Scott, People.com, 8 July 2025
These scans can detect benign anomalies that trigger unnecessary follow-ups and patient anxiety.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnecessary
Adjective
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Both could conceivably take PSG to extra time and/or PKs, where anything could happen.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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In addition to the higher tax liability that these gamblers will also face, there is an extra layer of taxation that can be much less ignored easily.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Once in the main lounge, La Première customers can now book optional suites with a butler, a spacious living room, a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom, and even an outdoor patio.—
Michele Robson,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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However, in today's rapidly changing business landscape, empathy has become essential, not optional.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Brandon Johnson, needless to say, now is Chicago mayor, having defeated Lightfoot in 2023.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Advertisement Far from marking a needless escalation, this week’s strikes degrading Iran’s nuclear capabilities represent a step closer to peace and prosperity for the U.S., the Middle East, and the world.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Geography becomes irrelevant when AI handles the grunt work.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Each cancer journey is different, and others' stories can be irrelevant or trigger fears.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The district also reduced bus routes to the state minimum and cut nonessential programming for teachers, Wilson said.—
The Enquirer,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential government personnel and their families from Israel, as the conflict with Iran heats up and President Trump weighs greater U.S. involvement.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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In the replies to the post, many people agreed that the bride's response was unexpected and unwarranted.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Adherence to vaccinations has been waning because of unwarranted fears that vaccines cause conditions such as autism.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Or will their introduction simply make swathes of manual workers redundant?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The expectation that second-time brides should pare down their look finally waned in the 1980s, and these stringent sartorial rules became redundant.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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And the hierarchy must consider who else is dispensable and at what price.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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To become a machine, after all, is to become usable and, perhaps, dispensable.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnecessary. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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