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
Arirang marks the group’s first seven-member release in several years, as the members of BTS each completed their mandatory military service over the last few years.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In the federal case, Derrick Thompson’s attorney, Matthew Deates, sought a sentence of 10 years, the mandatory minimum, to be served at the same time as his state prison sentence.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The gap saw the individual members fulfilling mandatory military service in South Korea and recording a multitude of solo projects.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The album marks the band’s first LP since each member completed his mandatory military service in South Korea.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In the federal case, Derrick Thompson’s attorney, Matthew Deates, sought a sentence of 10 years, the mandatory minimum, to be served at the same time as his state prison sentence.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The gap saw the individual members fulfilling mandatory military service in South Korea and recording a multitude of solo projects.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The album marks the band’s first LP since each member completed his mandatory military service in South Korea.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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Iranian authorities enforce laws like compulsory dress codes through Draconian forms of punishment — harassment, arrests, imprisonment, and violence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to Article 15 in the new law, Mandarin Chinese is mandated to be taught to all children before kindergarten and throughout the rest of compulsory education up to the end of high school.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The budget negotiations process — as well as a required three-day cooling-off period before the budget can be voted on — will likely take more than a week.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The plea agreement goes on to state that Carie Hallford handled much of the banking, invoicing, contracting with customers, filing of required paperwork, bookkeeping and communications with customers.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the southwest suburban 16th District, incumbent one-term Commissioner Frank Aguilar came in third place, according to unofficial returns.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In Marseille, France's second-largest city, incumbent left-wing mayor Benoît Payan finished the first round neck and neck with National Rally contender Franck Allisio.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But in recent years, Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, beyond the levels necessary for most non-military uses.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to court filings in the Eastern District of Virginia, the feds said the raid was a necessary part of an investigation into government leaks.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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