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
At a moment when national unity was viewed as essential to the war effort, the government argued that compulsory flag salutes promoted patriotism and social cohesion.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Have all these men forgotten that kissing someone outside a challenge is a little different from the semi-compulsory makeout games?
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
In contrast, Sanders’ American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act is compulsory, mandating a 50% equity transfer, with the government gaining voting shares, board representation, and revenues directed toward cash payments and public goods.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Loadholt responded that North Carolina’s age threshold for compulsory school attendance is 7 — an answer Cunningham pushed back on.
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Mary Ramsey
updated June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Have all these men forgotten that kissing someone outside a challenge is a little different from the semi-compulsory makeout games?
—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
In contrast, Sanders’ American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act is compulsory, mandating a 50% equity transfer, with the government gaining voting shares, board representation, and revenues directed toward cash payments and public goods.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Loadholt responded that North Carolina’s age threshold for compulsory school attendance is 7 — an answer Cunningham pushed back on.
—
Mary Ramsey
updated June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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The requirement was lifted in 1949 but reinstated in the 1950s, and flu vaccines remained mandatory until Hegseth's order.
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Letters from lawmakers have gone unanswered and required reports unfiled.
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All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
Adjective
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Instead, agents enhance incumbent platforms, making data owners more valuable.
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Video allegedly shows clerk ripping up ballots Randy Stith, former Hempstead Board of Education president, said video and photos show the school district clerk smuggling absentee ballots for the incumbent candidate.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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This week, investors are looking at the huge sums being spent and questioning whether AI can produce the profits and productivity necessary to make all the investment worth it.
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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