required
adjective
re·quired
ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 
: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided
required reading
required monthly payments
submit the required proof of identification
Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.—
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Examples of required in a Sentence
formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license
with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside
Recent Examples on the Web
United Launch Alliance As a result, a required orbit insertion burn did not happen on time and because of unrelated communications issues, flight controllers were unable to regain control in time to press ahead with a space station rendezvous.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 7 May 2024
Getting the DeLorean to look like its going the required 88 mph to travel through time.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the rigorous load of required learning in her schedule and her part time work as a lifeguard, Kate devoured the book and was excited to talk about it with me when she was done.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The new legislation revamps the mobilization system, which has been in place since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and its required military registration which predates that.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
An Amber Alert was not issued for Prince because law enforcement did not have enough information about a suspect, a required piece of information.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Read on for my required road trip essentials, most of which are available at Amazon.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
Cleanup kits with bags, gloves, vests, trash grabbers and other required tools will be provided for volunteers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
Because no local tax breaks were involved, all 496 apartments are market-rate units with no required 20% set aside for affordable units.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024
William Harwood, CBS News, 7 May 2024
Getting the DeLorean to look like its going the required 88 mph to travel through time.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the rigorous load of required learning in her schedule and her part time work as a lifeguard, Kate devoured the book and was excited to talk about it with me when she was done.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The new legislation revamps the mobilization system, which has been in place since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and its required military registration which predates that.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
An Amber Alert was not issued for Prince because law enforcement did not have enough information about a suspect, a required piece of information.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Read on for my required road trip essentials, most of which are available at Amazon.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
Cleanup kits with bags, gloves, vests, trash grabbers and other required tools will be provided for volunteers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
Because no local tax breaks were involved, all 496 apartments are market-rate units with no required 20% set aside for affordable units.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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