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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Make sure the required investment aligns with your budget and overall strategy.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The House and Senate recently passed a bill (HB 95/SB 52) that would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Now, county officials are investigating, but as long as Billings Road remains public, Tarrant County is on the hook for any required maintenance.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
That means employers could be required to compensate employees for required activities outside of the normal work day.
—Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Nick Perry, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The House and Senate recently passed a bill (HB 95/SB 52) that would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Now, county officials are investigating, but as long as Billings Road remains public, Tarrant County is on the hook for any required maintenance.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
That means employers could be required to compensate employees for required activities outside of the normal work day.
—Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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