no need

phrase

used to say that something is not necessary
"I'll get someone to help you." "No need. I can do it myself."
often followed by to + verb
There's no need to apologize.
There's no need to shout. I can hear you.
often + for
There's no need for him to apologize.
There's no need for you to shout.
The doctor says that there's no need for surgery.

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More than two and a half years after receiving the T cell therapy, however, all three were reportedly alive, with no need for further treatment. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 There’s no need to go out and buy a behemoth vehicle to take the 17RD along on vacation. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 García denied that, saying there was no need to fix any problem. Luis Valentín, ProPublica, 9 July 2026 There's no need to pre-cook your noodles or any other ingredients. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for no need

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“No need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20need. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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