if necessary

idiom

: if it is needed

Apply another coat of paint if necessary.

Examples of if necessary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, Trump addressed the topic of sanctions, hinting that secondary sanctions on Iran could be implemented if necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

These leaders are preparing for, and in some cases actively engaging in operations that defend the American homeland, ensure global stability, and deter and if necessary, defeat our most significant adversaries. —David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Consuming enough calcium through the diet or taking supplements if necessary is essential.3 2. —Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025

Teams at 2-2 after a home win take the series 43.2 percent of the time, reflecting the home-ice edge still belonging to the Maple Leafs, with Game 5 in Toronto Wednesday, Game 6 back in Sunrise Friday and Game 7, if necessary, in Toronto on Sunday. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025

Rhymes for if necessary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary