unneeded

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Recent Examples of unneeded The addition of new vertical access points from the platforms will enable faster loading and unloading, as will the elimination of the unneeded upper level. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025 The next year, doctors collected billions from the government for pricey bandages that were sometimes unneeded. Sarah Kliff, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025 And lately, he’s instead been one more source of unneeded flux. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025 Yes, but: Critics of the measure argue Portland Public Schools has mismanaged past bond funds and is building more unneeded capacity due to declining student enrollment. Meira Gebel, Axios, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unneeded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unneeded
Adjective
  • This means finally giving NPs, PAs, and other APPs the ability to practice at the tops of their licenses, without the need for burdensome and unnecessary physician oversight.
    Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • Williamson never lets his viewers suffer through unnecessary and long-drawn-out scenes, even when the show’s rapid speed makes specific scenarios feel overly outlandish.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Informing Simpson of specific issues raised to him by farmers and growers in the area, Commissioner Kirby Smith asked directly how to curb unwanted development.
    James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
  • Rinsing them thoroughly helps keep these unfortunate extras off your plate, and also improves the flavor and texture of the peaches by removing any unwanted grit.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 June 2025

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“Unneeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unneeded. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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