1
as in mandatory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license
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2
as in necessary
impossible to do without
with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside
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as in needed
to have as a requirement
the toy requires four batteries, which are not included
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Recent Examples of required
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
In 20 seconds on the night of March 22, the seamless sequence of arrivals, departures, and holds at LaGuardia Airport—along with all their required calls and responses—was upended.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The more complex the AI workload is, the more RAM is required to host and run the AI model, which makes memory capacity of paramount importance.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The bill creates new legal exposure for election officials, authorizing private lawsuits and criminal penalties related to registering applicants who fail to present the required documentation.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
In 20 seconds on the night of March 22, the seamless sequence of arrivals, departures, and holds at LaGuardia Airport—along with all their required calls and responses—was upended.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The county commissioners are not required to make a decision after Thursday’s presentation, but county staff will be seeking direction on how to proceed with the policies.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The more complex the AI workload is, the more RAM is required to host and run the AI model, which makes memory capacity of paramount importance.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
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Before going on hiatus in 2022 so that the group’s seven members could complete their mandatory military service, BTS was unequivocally the biggest band in the world.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are mandatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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
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City leaders, however, maintain that the changes threaten jobs and essential services in communities that have depended on card rooms for decades.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Resistance is likely to be strongest among European governments, still shocked by Beijing’s threats last year to cut off supplies of rare earths — essential for clean tech — and worried about further hollowing out their own green industries.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
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Cristopher Canizares, an integral partner at Hauser & Wirth, has announced his intention to depart the juggernaut art gallery in order to start his own artist talent management agency, Artnews reports.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bayfront Park’s success is an integral part of the city’s plans for downtown.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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