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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This arrangement allows either printing only or printing and then cutting with no need to intervene. M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 2 Aug. 2026 According to Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley, there’s no need for Savaiinaea to dwell on what happened last season. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 There’s no need to rush past this chapter, these feelings, or this moment. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026 Can the Brewers and Rays prove there is no need for a hard salary cap? Jim Bowden, New York Times, 30 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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