as in compulsory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
the tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate
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Recent Examples of mandatory
The gamble that Dallas plays in this instance is if Pickens holds out from voluntary and mandatory offseason activities until a long-term deal is worked out.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The second bill, which drew a scathing press release from the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, brought back the mandatory 287(g) application.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
From 1984 to 1990, a full 90 percent of people who received federal mandatory minimum sentences did so for drug offenses.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
See fasting rules Good Friday is a mandatory day of fasting for Catholics.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The second bill, which drew a scathing press release from the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, brought back the mandatory 287(g) application.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
From 1984 to 1990, a full 90 percent of people who received federal mandatory minimum sentences did so for drug offenses.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
See fasting rules Good Friday is a mandatory day of fasting for Catholics.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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But the trial judge, not the jury, will rule on any compulsory changes for Meta at the trial’s second stage in May.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 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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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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