as necessary

idiom

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025 Monitor the plant and water lightly as necessary to keep the soil from drying out completely. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025 Previous deployments to Portland included Department of Homeland Security agents and were justified by the White House as necessary to protect federal property. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025 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 5 Oct. 2025.

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