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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Penalties range from attending required sports wagering rules education to a permanent loss of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
By understanding how RMDs work and how different investments fit into the plan, retirees can better position themselves to manage both required withdrawals and the broader financial challenges that come with this stage of life.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The required circuit breaker size also depends on the charger’s output current.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
As of the last report the school district submitted to the state, in December, 98% of the school’s kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students are up to date on all required vaccinations, district spokesperson Hilda Ramirez Horvath said in an email.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
By understanding how RMDs work and how different investments fit into the plan, retirees can better position themselves to manage both required withdrawals and the broader financial challenges that come with this stage of life.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The required circuit breaker size also depends on the charger’s output current.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
As of the last report the school district submitted to the state, in December, 98% of the school’s kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students are up to date on all required vaccinations, district spokesperson Hilda Ramirez Horvath said in an email.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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