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
Denver will collect $50 million less in tax revenue than expected this year, triggering some immediate cost-saving measures like the hiring freeze and limiting any unnecessary staff spending.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
For one, wine clubs eliminate the (unnecessary, albeit omnipresent for some) intimidation factor of choosing a bottle of wine.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
And unlike species that evolved to shed unnecessary traits, the Greenland shark has kept its ability to see intact, even if it is modified for its shadowy world.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
By adjusting power consumption dynamically, the tool could help reduce unnecessary background activity and extend battery life—especially during idle periods or when apps are not in active use.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
For one, wine clubs eliminate the (unnecessary, albeit omnipresent for some) intimidation factor of choosing a bottle of wine.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
And unlike species that evolved to shed unnecessary traits, the Greenland shark has kept its ability to see intact, even if it is modified for its shadowy world.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
By adjusting power consumption dynamically, the tool could help reduce unnecessary background activity and extend battery life—especially during idle periods or when apps are not in active use.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnecessary
Adjective
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Liquid laundry sanitizers offer an extra level of cleaning, but they should only be used in limited circumstances.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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There’s just an extra level of DGAF playfulness going on now.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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As mentioned, the Bellbird comes with a lot of optional upgrades and there are too many to list in full.—
Adam Williams
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2025
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Once a week, there’s an optional 30-minute chapel led by the team chaplain before team meetings, Ferguson-Reynolds said.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Optimizing For Performance: To guarantee AI can get the appropriate data at the appropriate moment without needless latency or expenses, scalable infrastructure and effective data distribution methods should be put in place.—
Artyom Keydunov,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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After recent excursions that have felt lacking for various reasons — sub-optimal stage design (Hungary, 2022), distance from Italy (Jerusalem, 2018), and a needless trip to one of cycling’s existing heartlands (Netherlands, 2016) — Albania was a vast improvement.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Brock Purdy certainly isn't going to be paid like someone who's irrelevant anymore.—
Cesar Brioso,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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But the details of how Peter ran his kingdom are irrelevant, if colorful.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The chain stocks more nonessential merchandise compared to competitors such as Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST).—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Ensure infrastructure and code are designed for segmentation, allowing easy removal of nonessential components. 7.—
Deepa Shekhar,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this week, Gates took to Instagram to give his unwarranted opinion on the couple’s relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Congratulations to Harvard University for fighting back against the Trump administration’s unseemly efforts to use federal dollars to try to exert unwarranted control over higher education.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This multi-sensor system dynamically analyzes obstacles and depth changes, optimizing the cleaning path while avoiding redundant motions.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Layers of redundant regulation should be removed, and regulatory functions should be consolidated.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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