as necessary

phrase

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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In the absence of rain, water the plants as necessary throughout their first year, as their roots grow and anchor into the ground. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 The bank sees high diesel prices as necessary to prevent recovering demand from overwhelming constrained refineries. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman reiterated his vow to spend as necessary with hopes to turn around the club’s fortunes. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 His government yesterday withdrew a key tax proposal, while labor and pensions plans that economists regard as necessary to bolster the country’s languid growth are also under pressure. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as necessary

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“As necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20necessary. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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