as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members
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Recent Examples of mandated
In addition, a small but growing number of companies have begun appointing board directors mandated to represent non-human entities including nature or future generations – constituencies that bear the consequences of corporate decisions but hold no shares and cast no votes in the present.
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Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
God had never mandated sickness for His image and likeness, and I could not be fooled into feeling the effects of what was simply an unreal suggestion coming to thought.
—Reece Schaberg, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
One of the best examples is the recent rule change that mandated circle hooks be used whenever fishing with live or natural bait for striped bass in saltwater throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
After the first-half hydration break — mandated by FIFA to counter the intense summer heat across North America — Uruguay came out with more potent attacks.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The measure mandated that lawmakers have a 60-day period to review Obama's agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, with Iran.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Health and safety are paramount, with 911 calls mandated for emergencies.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
In the days and weeks before Lander’s arrest, Kaplan issued temporary orders that mandated ICE address severe overcrowding, unsanitary conditions and other deeply inhumane practices.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
God had never mandated sickness for His image and likeness, and I could not be fooled into feeling the effects of what was simply an unreal suggestion coming to thought.
—Reece Schaberg, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
One of the best examples is the recent rule change that mandated circle hooks be used whenever fishing with live or natural bait for striped bass in saltwater throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
After the first-half hydration break — mandated by FIFA to counter the intense summer heat across North America — Uruguay came out with more potent attacks.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The measure mandated that lawmakers have a 60-day period to review Obama's agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, with Iran.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Health and safety are paramount, with 911 calls mandated for emergencies.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
In the days and weeks before Lander’s arrest, Kaplan issued temporary orders that mandated ICE address severe overcrowding, unsanitary conditions and other deeply inhumane practices.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandated
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The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Most recently, in April, a funding shortfall strained the supply of medicine, according to the two correctional health staff members who requested anonymity.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The Sacramento City Teachers Association has requested more clarity on the district’s special education spending, as SCUSD moved to lay off employees, while trustees have also pressed for more certainty around the district’s assumptions.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The incident marks the second time in less than a month that the same section of pavement has required emergency engineering work.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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About 6% of cases required hospitalization.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Mandated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandated. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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