if necessary

phrase

: if it is needed

Apply another coat of paint if necessary.

Examples of if necessary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The firm doesn’t shy away from offering realistic assessments, and if necessary, case-specific guidance and strategic preparation on realistic pathways. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The Boise Fire Department is actively monitoring the direction of the blaze, which is burning north of the Military Reserve and southeast of Hulls Gulch Reserve, and has a system in place to notify those who live in the area if necessary. — Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026

The National Weather Service urges those in Guam to begin preparing their homes, listen for possible warnings and be ready to evacuate if necessary. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 3 July 2026

On its website, Project Bluestem says the center will be designed to minimize the effects of noise on the surrounding area and will use vegetation, berms or sound walls if necessary. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for if necessary

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