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
On Tuesday, India's national Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia insisted to journalists outside the parliament that the Sanchar Sathi app was non-compulsory and in line with democratic principles.
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Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
If Arsenal fail to activate the clause, Leverkusen can do so, forcing a compulsory purchase.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble on Wednesday issued a permanent injunction, saying children of families who object to the state's compulsory vaccination law on religious grounds will be permitted to attend school and participate in extracurricular sports.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Taiwan, meanwhile, has been stepping up its defenses, including the deployment of HIMARS missile systems, indigenous missiles, and naval vessels, as well as increasing defense spending and extending compulsory military service to 1 year from 4 months.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
If Arsenal fail to activate the clause, Leverkusen can do so, forcing a compulsory purchase.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble on Wednesday issued a permanent injunction, saying children of families who object to the state's compulsory vaccination law on religious grounds will be permitted to attend school and participate in extracurricular sports.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Taiwan, meanwhile, has been stepping up its defenses, including the deployment of HIMARS missile systems, indigenous missiles, and naval vessels, as well as increasing defense spending and extending compulsory military service to 1 year from 4 months.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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The negotiations have been mired in disagreements over how mandatory water cuts should be divided among the states.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the production of child pornography offense, Sayer faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison on each count.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Discovery shareholders to oust some or all incumbent directors at the 2026 annual meeting and replace them with nominees more open to engaging on its offer.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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His decision left the Boston Red Sox without their incumbent third baseman and few options available in free agency.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night’s deadline.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night's deadline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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