no need
idiom
—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 + verbThere's no need to apologize.
There's no need to shout. I can hear you.
—often + forThere'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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Gilgeous-Alexander’s hard drive to the basket was deemed harmless; with the shot clock turned off, there was no need to risk overreacting to Gilgeous-Alexander’s arrow to the basket.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
When water rings ruin the finish on your end table, there's no need to despair.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Plus, the rechargeable design means no need to scramble for batteries.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
There was no need to reimagine a drawing into the flesh.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
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Law Murray, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
When water rings ruin the finish on your end table, there's no need to despair.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Plus, the rechargeable design means no need to scramble for batteries.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
There was no need to reimagine a drawing into the flesh.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
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 19 Dec. 2025.
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