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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Each round is decided by a head-to-head battle, with the infamous Randomizer wheel determining the required ingredients, cooking style, equipment and wild card element.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Carey said the bankruptcy filing became a required step after Hawthorne's relationship with its lender and other creditors fell apart – leading to setbacks, including the inability to continue the harness racing season.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The required length of training in active job postings, press releases and media reports has fluctuated, drawing criticism from lawmakers and the public about a lack of transparency.
—Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Anti-Gravity at 90 KV – was chosen as the smallest and lightest unit still capable of turning those blades at the required speed.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Carey said the bankruptcy filing became a required step after Hawthorne's relationship with its lender and other creditors fell apart – leading to setbacks, including the inability to continue the harness racing season.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The required length of training in active job postings, press releases and media reports has fluctuated, drawing criticism from lawmakers and the public about a lack of transparency.
—Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Anti-Gravity at 90 KV – was chosen as the smallest and lightest unit still capable of turning those blades at the required speed.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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