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
The plan comes a decade after the government suspended compulsory duty and includes the possibility of reintroducing conscription if recruitment targets are not met, according to Reuters.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Afterall, one of the original arguments made in the essay defining comphet points out that compulsory heterosexuality can manifest itself in the assumption that all women — lesbians included — can meet the right man who is the exception to their sexuality.
—Quispe López, Them., 27 Aug. 2025
At the same time, we students had a compulsory academic-industrial training at the end of the semester.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Being asked to be a groomsman doesn’t mean agreement is compulsory.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Afterall, one of the original arguments made in the essay defining comphet points out that compulsory heterosexuality can manifest itself in the assumption that all women — lesbians included — can meet the right man who is the exception to their sexuality.
—Quispe López, Them., 27 Aug. 2025
At the same time, we students had a compulsory academic-industrial training at the end of the semester.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Being asked to be a groomsman doesn’t mean agreement is compulsory.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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Because Social Security benefit programs are considered mandatory spending by law, they are not impacted by the lapse in funding appropriations.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, washing isn’t mandatory, and a raccoon still will dine if there’s no water nearby.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The required curriculum and practicum hours not only prepare the graduates to serve preschool through 12th-grade students, but their families, as well.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, Boeing and FAA inspectors will take turns performing the required pre-flight safety checks.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With Powell joining incumbent sometime All-Stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, Miami is too good to miss the postseason.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The incumbent Democratic delegate, 88, has faced growing calls to let a new generation fill her seat due to mounting concerns about the councilwoman’s ability to represent constituents because of her age.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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But the doctor said the follow-up scope was necessary to check for cancer.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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