if necessary

idiom

: if it is needed
Apply another coat of paint if necessary.

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Wash them or load them into the dishwasher, and run it if necessary. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 Redistribute the load, if necessary. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 Talk openly about what is happening, and if necessary, seek professional help. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Dealers will inspect and replace the affected product free of charge if necessary. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for if necessary

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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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