Examples of unnecessary in a Sentence
In this city, owning a car is unnecessary.
Let's not take any unnecessary risks.
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In one notable instance, antipathy toward business has led to confusion and unnecessary tension.
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Kerry Jackson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Woodson was solid in his NFL debut against the Raiders, but Hawkins allowed a touchdown and was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
In a filing on Friday, Lively’s team opposed extending the deposition deadline to accommodate a deposition of Swift, questioning the relevance of her testimony and accusing Baldoni’s lawyers of causing unnecessary delay.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Kerry Jackson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Woodson was solid in his NFL debut against the Raiders, but Hawkins allowed a touchdown and was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
In a filing on Friday, Lively’s team opposed extending the deposition deadline to accommodate a deposition of Swift, questioning the relevance of her testimony and accusing Baldoni’s lawyers of causing unnecessary delay.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnecessary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈnes-ə-ˌser-ē 
ˈən-
: not necessary
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