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 required follow-up inspection has not been completed.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
That means proactive tax compliance planning is more important than ever, including ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
An algorithm can inform, but only a human professional adds the required wisdom.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Hurdles have included problems obtaining required permits from the city council, complaints from residents about noise and light pollution, reports of workers’ rights not being respected by local authorities, and suppliers going bankrupt.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
That means proactive tax compliance planning is more important than ever, including ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
An algorithm can inform, but only a human professional adds the required wisdom.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Hurdles have included problems obtaining required permits from the city council, complaints from residents about noise and light pollution, reports of workers’ rights not being respected by local authorities, and suppliers going bankrupt.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for required
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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