if necessary

phrase

: if it is needed

Apply another coat of paint if necessary.

Examples of if necessary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But mostly the Dodgers’ calculus was that having Yamamoto pitch Game 3 would line him up to potentially pitch Game 2 in the NLCS and, if necessary, Game 6 against the Milwaukee Brewers or San Diego Padres. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Neither of those defenses are as good as BYU’s, which only increases the pressure on Craig, while Bachmeier can lean on Martin if necessary. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2026

Andrew Painter or Aaron Nola could make a Game 3 start, if necessary. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Yankees know Schlittler, Max Fried and, if necessary, Gerrit Cole will start the three Wild Card games. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for if necessary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary