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.—
Robert I. Mehr
Robert I. MehrExamples 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
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The sheer variety of shades, finishes, and required brushes alone opens the door to a world of possibilities—from endless color combinations to matte, sparkle, or matte with sparkle looks.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Under the new rule proposed by the TSA, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified at a new biometric kiosk system to pass through a checkpoint.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
Luis Alvarez As year-end approaches, many investors still need to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts — or face an IRS penalty of up to 25%.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ There really aren’t many ways to screw up a straightforward ballad that needs only a rolling snare drum as required instrumentation, but leave it to the Simpson sisters circa 2004 to burn it all down.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Under the new rule proposed by the TSA, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified at a new biometric kiosk system to pass through a checkpoint.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
Luis Alvarez As year-end approaches, many investors still need to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts — or face an IRS penalty of up to 25%.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ There really aren’t many ways to screw up a straightforward ballad that needs only a rolling snare drum as required instrumentation, but leave it to the Simpson sisters circa 2004 to burn it all down.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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