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
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering Denmark's military readiness, the Scandinavian country is extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Her boyfriend was on an Iranian base doing compulsory military service; unreachable and potentially in danger.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 June 2025
Netanyahu’s coalition relies on ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, who want religious students to remain exempt from Israel’s compulsory military service, a demand the Supreme Court rejects.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 June 2025
Lamar didn’t need the compulsory glitter that complements most massive concerts.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Her boyfriend was on an Iranian base doing compulsory military service; unreachable and potentially in danger.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 June 2025
Netanyahu’s coalition relies on ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, who want religious students to remain exempt from Israel’s compulsory military service, a demand the Supreme Court rejects.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 June 2025
Lamar didn’t need the compulsory glitter that complements most massive concerts.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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According to Vought, those figures include discretionary and mandatory spending included in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on Friday.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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The statute imposed various mandatory prison terms for violating the law.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The Campbell County Republican Committee in Kentucky has been vacated by the state party due to its failure to hold a required organizational meeting.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Although Ashley is still backing the incumbent team, instead of dividend payouts Hugo Boss’s leadership should prioritize funding long-term growth and financial flexibility, Frasers said in a statement issued late last week.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Kirk is one of seven incumbent Blue Jays bats on pace for at least 0.7 more bWAR than 2024.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio’s vice mayor, said in an interview that the rules were necessary to impose some order to a sometimes chaotic scene.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Of course the private sector can price assets correctly of its own accord, and if riskless securities are necessary for this purpose, the private sector can produce them.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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