as in extra
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
that large suitcase is unnecessary—we are only going to be away for a couple of days
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Recent Examples of unnecessary
Cutting unnecessary government red tape will open the door to a new golden age for air travel.
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Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Your option here is to confirm with the manufacturer that your teabags are, in fact, plastic-free or buy looseleaf and steep in a stainless-steel infuser to avoid unnecessary plastic exposure altogether.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
California Department of Education officials in 2018 found that school staff used unreasonable and unnecessary force in restraining Max.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
While these measures aim to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs by eliminating administrative burdens, DEI may have served a crucial purpose in enhancing VA services to its underserved veteran communities.
—Cristina Johnson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Your option here is to confirm with the manufacturer that your teabags are, in fact, plastic-free or buy looseleaf and steep in a stainless-steel infuser to avoid unnecessary plastic exposure altogether.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
California Department of Education officials in 2018 found that school staff used unreasonable and unnecessary force in restraining Max.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
While these measures aim to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs by eliminating administrative burdens, DEI may have served a crucial purpose in enhancing VA services to its underserved veteran communities.
—Cristina Johnson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnecessary
Adjective
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Following an extra innings loss to the Cincinnati Reds that saw Aaron Boone's bullpen collapse, the Yankees' captain, Aaron Judge, spoke to the media about the team's performance.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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There is no extra cost to the fare when booking the stopover.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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From $539 for two nights, with a two-night minimum. Perks: Lots of space, pet-friendly, terrace, washer and dryer, optional housekeeping services A true palace, this Airbnb sleeps 11 guests and has a staggering five bathrooms to accommodate everyone.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2025
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Diners can also add on an optional wine pairing for an additional fee.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Far from marking a needless escalation, this week’s strikes degrading Iran’s nuclear capabilities represent a step closer to peace and prosperity for the U.S., the Middle East, and the world.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Those calculations, needless to share, aren't shared with Lucy's clients, but processed in some amorphous zone between her head and her heart.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The most dangerous founders secretly fear becoming irrelevant in their own creation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The short movie for spring — whose title is being kept under wraps until the screening — is set on a ferry boat trip, its destination unknown and irrelevant, Magliano added.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Start small: Decline one nonessential meeting this week.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Preparations for a possible Iranian attack began earlier this month, when the State Department ordered all nonessential personnel to leave its embassy in Baghdad.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite Orlando Brown going on an unwarranted tirade demanding that Raven-Symoné divorce wife Miranda Maday, the That’s So Raven star is blissfully celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge is taking to social media to address some unwarranted rumors.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Common inefficiencies include redundant data copies and inspections of the same data.—
Alexander Krizhanovsky,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Leddy is still a smooth skater with capable puck-moving chops, but that skill set is redundant since the arrival of Fowler and Broberg.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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And the hierarchy must consider who else is dispensable and at what price.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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To become a machine, after all, is to become usable and, perhaps, dispensable.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnecessary. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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