as in mandatory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
compulsory retirement at age 70
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Recent Examples of compulsory
According to Article 15 in the new law, Mandarin Chinese is mandated to be taught to all children before kindergarten and throughout the rest of compulsory education up to the end of high school.
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ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
He’s also been convicted of improper disposal of a human body, compulsory insurance violations, distributing or dispensing Class B drugs, and possession with intent to distribute Class B drugs.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Bella Paguyo returns after winning last year’s compulsory title; she’ll be joined by a quartet of stellar freshmen.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Idaho lawmakers are considering a resolution that would ask voters to remove a portion of the state constitution on compulsory attendance at schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
He’s also been convicted of improper disposal of a human body, compulsory insurance violations, distributing or dispensing Class B drugs, and possession with intent to distribute Class B drugs.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Bella Paguyo returns after winning last year’s compulsory title; she’ll be joined by a quartet of stellar freshmen.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Idaho lawmakers are considering a resolution that would ask voters to remove a portion of the state constitution on compulsory attendance at schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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Tex McIver's felony murder conviction carries a mandatory life sentence.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was indicted Wednesday, April Fools’ Day, and could face up to 27 years behind bars, with a seven-year mandatory minimum, if he’s convicted of using a firearm during a crime of violence.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Nassau County executive, who has no serious opposition in the GOP primary for governor, was denied funding by the state Campaign Finance Board by a 4-3 party line vote because his running mate failed to file required paperwork.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The incumbent clerk with strong ties to the local Democratic Party faces two challengers who criticize insider politics.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Voter turnout questions for the GOP in November Finally, there are signs of a potential turnout deficit for the GOP in November, which is what frequently happens to the party of the incumbent president in a midterm.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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What actions are necessary during a red flag warning?—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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