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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If a potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents on time, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate, in Sponsor’s discretion.
—AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Federal courts later concluded that the removal was unlawful and ordered the government to return him to the United States, finding that immigration officials had violated the terms of his withholding of removal and failed to follow required procedures.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
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AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Federal courts later concluded that the removal was unlawful and ordered the government to return him to the United States, finding that immigration officials had violated the terms of his withholding of removal and failed to follow required procedures.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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