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
Wrapping up his 10th mandatory minicamp as a member of the Cowboys on Thursday, Prescott discussed the changes around him.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The ultra-Orthodox parties are furious that the government has failed to pass a law exempting their community from mandatory military service.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
McDaniel assessed that notion Thursday as the team wrapped up its three-day mandatory minicamp, leading into several weeks off before the start of training camp.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
In the case of a mandatory model, this could potentially lead to court challenges from physician groups, in addition to the pharmaceutical industry.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The ultra-Orthodox parties are furious that the government has failed to pass a law exempting their community from mandatory military service.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
McDaniel assessed that notion Thursday as the team wrapped up its three-day mandatory minicamp, leading into several weeks off before the start of training camp.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
In the case of a mandatory model, this could potentially lead to court challenges from physician groups, in addition to the pharmaceutical industry.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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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
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Lamar didn’t need the compulsory glitter that complements most massive concerts.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Enacted after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the SEVP rules and certification process were intended to encourage schools to report when students dropped out or no longer maintained a required courseload and to remove fraudulent or illegitimate schools.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This comes to a head when he is faced with the F.A.A.’s required medical questionnaire.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The Trump era has a tendency to eschew surprise, but this kind of language from a governor aimed at an incumbent president feels unprecedented.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Bresnahan, who flipped a blue seat in November by beating incumbent Rep. Matt Cartwright, knows his career in Congress depends on delivering for his northeastern Pennsylvania district that includes Scranton, former President Joe Biden’s hometown.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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But policy continuity is key to attracting the foreign investment necessary to realize these goals.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Of course, stepping in is sometimes necessary, especially depending on one's life or career stage.—
Ujjwal Ramtekkar,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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