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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unneeded
Adjective
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These scans can detect benign anomalies that trigger unnecessary follow-ups and patient anxiety.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Court papers say the defendant, Farrukh Ali, conspired with at least 41 substance abuse clinics to bill the state for hundreds of millions of dollars for substance abuse services that were never provided, not provided as billed or were medically unnecessary.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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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
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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 4 Jul. 2025.
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