How to Use as necessary in a Sentence

as necessary

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  • Take a fresh look at your asking price and adjust it as necessary.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Stones supports it as necessary, at least in the case of wild lions.
    Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The league will listen to the players and make changes as necessary.
    Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Just apply one to two drops to the scalp, leave it in, and reapply as necessary.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Test your idea among a small circle of friends, get feedback and tweak as necessary.
    Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Your deep freezer is just one small area so think of this task as necessary rather than daunting.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Place a layer of lasagna sheets over the sauce, breaking them to fit to size as necessary.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Upgrades and waiver claims will be made as necessary.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The goal is to help the customer see your product or service as necessary.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Rinse the cloth often throughout the process and be sure to change the water as necessary.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
  • Repeat as necessary until the ring is gone.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The task has always been to find a way to get to that, to get to the work, to claw myself to that as necessary.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Bottom line Babcock will run with what has worked and then check down as necessary.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • If garaged, check the windshield-wiper fluid level and top it off as necessary.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Add cream cheese and pulse, scraping sides of bowl as necessary, until doughlike mass forms.
    Woman's Day, 26 May 2023
  • Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Review it, move things around, cut what doesn't serve your purpose and add sections as necessary.
    Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Gently lift each bar from the foil, pulling down on the foil as necessary to remove it from the bottom of the bars.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Art for art’s sake no longer felt as necessary, but art for the greater good and to connect and share with other mothers?
    Rachel Deutsch july 29, Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
  • Repeat at sunrise the next day – for as many days as necessary – without having to go all the way.
    Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
  • Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck and pipe as necessary, free of charge.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Under this eye-opening square, take stock of the status quo and adjust course if and as necessary.
    The Astrotwins, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Apply the lubricant with a light hand, adding more as necessary but careful not to drown your poor hinges.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Stay informed about the latest trends and be prepared to adapt your strategies as necessary.
    Kate Vasylenko, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Toss to coat, adding more pasta cooking water as necessary to create a silky sauce.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Stir in milk and cream, and return to a simmer, adjusting heat as necessary.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • For free, dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
  • It’s delivered with three foam inserts that can be added or removed as necessary to find the right height for you.
    Mike Richard, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Dealers are to inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge.
    James Powel, USA Today, 19 May 2025

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