as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
needless expenditures that pushed the construction project way over budget
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Recent Examples of needless
So needless to say, there’s room for improvement.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
In the past year, CBS has enacted cruel and needless layoffs across the organization and shuttered CBS News Radio.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
To advocates, Lee’s proposal would rid Oakland of needless bureaucracy and simplify local accountability to a single person.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Stop wasting money on needless utility bills with a smart thermostat that intelligently adapts to climate patterns, supports robust schedules, and interfaces with other smart home systems for robust and easy control.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for needless
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
In the past year, CBS has enacted cruel and needless layoffs across the organization and shuttered CBS News Radio.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
To advocates, Lee’s proposal would rid Oakland of needless bureaucracy and simplify local accountability to a single person.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Stop wasting money on needless utility bills with a smart thermostat that intelligently adapts to climate patterns, supports robust schedules, and interfaces with other smart home systems for robust and easy control.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for needless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needless
unnecessary
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The company believes separating trim functions from full system startup could improve convenience and reduce unnecessary power use.
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Increasing staff at medical facilities during heat waves could also prevent unnecessary deaths.
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“Needless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needless. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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