as in compulsory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
the tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate
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Recent Examples of mandatory
In 2024, Carter’s Inc. completed in-person training with a new online traceability course that is mandatory for all Tier 2 suppliers.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025
Combined with the mandatory fawning sycophancy required of everyone in his orbit, the President fits the profile of an emotionally insecure man whose bluster collapses when push comes to shove.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
The Browns mandatory minicamp concluded on June 12, and the three-day session ended the team’s organized offseason program.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
The ninth-year quarterback, entering his eighth season as starter, was especially sharp during the Chiefs’ three-day mandatory minicamp, consistently carving up the team’s secondary.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025
Combined with the mandatory fawning sycophancy required of everyone in his orbit, the President fits the profile of an emotionally insecure man whose bluster collapses when push comes to shove.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
The Browns mandatory minicamp concluded on June 12, and the three-day session ended the team’s organized offseason program.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
The ninth-year quarterback, entering his eighth season as starter, was especially sharp during the Chiefs’ three-day mandatory minicamp, consistently carving up the team’s secondary.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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In a landmark move aimed at bolstering Denmark's military readiness, the Scandinavian country is extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Her boyfriend was on an Iranian base doing compulsory military service; unreachable and potentially in danger.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The Campbell County Republican Committee in Kentucky has been vacated by the state party due to its failure to hold a required organizational meeting.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Although Ashley is still backing the incumbent team, instead of dividend payouts Hugo Boss’s leadership should prioritize funding long-term growth and financial flexibility, Frasers said in a statement issued late last week.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Kirk is one of seven incumbent Blue Jays bats on pace for at least 0.7 more bWAR than 2024.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Of course the private sector can price assets correctly of its own accord, and if riskless securities are necessary for this purpose, the private sector can produce them.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio’s vice mayor, said in an interview that the rules were necessary to impose some order to a sometimes chaotic scene.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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