as necessary

phrase

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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Rather, it's grappled by Canadarm2, which berths it to the station and moves it around in other ways as necessary. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 All four models fit on the onboard computer, says Kazemipour, and the controller can switch between them as necessary. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026 Whether their van has two, three or four rear seats, Flex E-Line owners can remove, slide and rearrange the seats as necessary. — New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 In the absence of rain, water the plants as necessary throughout their first year, as their roots grow and anchor into the ground. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as necessary

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“As necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20necessary. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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