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 + verb
There's no need to apologize.
There's no need to shout. I can hear you.
—often + for
There'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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There's no need to spend an entire weekend tagging your photo library. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Let sit at least 10 minutes or cover and chill up to 8 hours (no need to bring to room temperature before cooking if chilling). — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 But for Larry, who routinely finished his sketches quickly, there was no need for a crunch. — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 Using a Dutch oven or stock pot, throw in the veggies — no need to defrost — and cover them with water. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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