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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Jones Day argues that there is no need for the before and after rubric.
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Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tofu dishes are made throughout the day, so there is no need to order ahead.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Other corals saw no need to pace themselves and followed much faster.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
WebOS ties it all together with apps and streaming built in, so there’s no need for any extra gadgets.
—PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
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Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tofu dishes are made throughout the day, so there is no need to order ahead.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Other corals saw no need to pace themselves and followed much faster.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
WebOS ties it all together with apps and streaming built in, so there’s no need for any extra gadgets.
—PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2025.
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