no need
phrase
—used to say that something is not necessary
"I'll get someone to help you." "No need. I can do it myself."
—often followed by to + verbThere's no need to apologize.
There's no need to shout. I can hear you.
—often + forThere's no need for him to apologize.
There's no need for you to shout.
The doctor says that there's no need for surgery.
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But Windhorst said there’s no need for the Cavaliers to make that trade because money won’t drive James’ decision.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
There’s no need to deadhead fan flowers—the blooms will keep coming well into fall.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
There’s no need to deadhead fan flowers—the blooms will keep coming well into fall.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for no need
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“No need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20need. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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