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
The plan comes a decade after the government suspended compulsory duty and includes the possibility of reintroducing conscription if recruitment targets are not met, according to Reuters.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Afterall, one of the original arguments made in the essay defining comphet points out that compulsory heterosexuality can manifest itself in the assumption that all women — lesbians included — can meet the right man who is the exception to their sexuality.
—Quispe López, Them., 27 Aug. 2025
At the same time, we students had a compulsory academic-industrial training at the end of the semester.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Being asked to be a groomsman doesn’t mean agreement is compulsory.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Afterall, one of the original arguments made in the essay defining comphet points out that compulsory heterosexuality can manifest itself in the assumption that all women — lesbians included — can meet the right man who is the exception to their sexuality.
—Quispe López, Them., 27 Aug. 2025
At the same time, we students had a compulsory academic-industrial training at the end of the semester.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Being asked to be a groomsman doesn’t mean agreement is compulsory.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compulsory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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Because Social Security benefit programs are considered mandatory spending by law, they are not impacted by the lapse in funding appropriations.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, washing isn’t mandatory, and a raccoon still will dine if there’s no water nearby.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The required curriculum and practicum hours not only prepare the graduates to serve preschool through 12th-grade students, but their families, as well.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, Boeing and FAA inspectors will take turns performing the required pre-flight safety checks.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fabiana Ecclestone has already declared for incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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While Doncic, Reaves and Ayton had been viewed as locks for the first unit, and Hachimura was an incumbent starter from last year’s team and finished the 2023-24 season as a starter too, the inclusion of Vincent in the first unit in light of James’ absence was the biggest surprise.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some experts say these swipe fees are necessary for merchants to maintain the advantages of accepting cards.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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The key issue is how all seven Basin States will share in the cuts necessary to live with less water.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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