as in accreditations
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the committee has been given a mandate to reform the process for admitting applicants to the university
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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 mandates
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Simultaneously, local governments are navigating an increasing number of state-level mandates aimed at increasing housing density, often at the expense of local land use authority.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The California Legislature and CARB should completely rethink these expensive mandates, especially when the state’s highway system ranks 49th or 50th (second worst) in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The law importantly also gave regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission new authority to temporarily lift the law’s plant-closure mandates if facilities are needed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Office mandates lead the way One of the starkest reminders that the workplace has shifted is the change in companies’ approach to remote work.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
An article in Atlantic magazine reveals that in Mississippi, just adopting phonics was not enough; statewide mandates, coupled with state oversight, were needed to make phonics work — a suggestion maybe California needs to follow suit.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Milbern has seen an uptick in business as return-to-work mandates spread, Vivian Bernick said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
For a moment, the scenes of lockdowns and vaccine mandates all flashed in my head.
—Aaron Everitt, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The agreement, approved by the City Council in July 2025, mandates the city pay $900,000 in installments over eight years in exchange for being released from any claim of responsibility in Dampier’s death.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
India’s Constitution mandates that parliamentary seats be allocated by population and revised after each census.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania law mandates workers' compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters, and according to a statement from Mayor Lenny Collini, borough officials noticed a lapse in coverage on Friday, and the problem was not fixed over the weekend.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Florida also passed the TRUMP Act, which mandates a death sentence for undocumented immigrants who commit capital crimes.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Minnesota now mandates large-group infertility treatment coverage, and Florida added fertility preservation requirements for state group plans.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition, the bill mandates that states reduce their payment error rates — which measure the accuracy of eligibility and payment determinations — or face millions in penalties.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2026
Minnesota is the only state that currently mandates fewer days, with a 165-day minimum.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Federal education funds, by law, come with mandates and restrictions.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Simultaneously, local governments are navigating an increasing number of state-level mandates aimed at increasing housing density, often at the expense of local land use authority.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The California Legislature and CARB should completely rethink these expensive mandates, especially when the state’s highway system ranks 49th or 50th (second worst) in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The law importantly also gave regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission new authority to temporarily lift the law’s plant-closure mandates if facilities are needed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Office mandates lead the way One of the starkest reminders that the workplace has shifted is the change in companies’ approach to remote work.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
An article in Atlantic magazine reveals that in Mississippi, just adopting phonics was not enough; statewide mandates, coupled with state oversight, were needed to make phonics work — a suggestion maybe California needs to follow suit.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Milbern has seen an uptick in business as return-to-work mandates spread, Vivian Bernick said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
For a moment, the scenes of lockdowns and vaccine mandates all flashed in my head.
—Aaron Everitt, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The plan mandates the least cuts for the Lower Basin states and is generally less flexible than the other proposals.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The agreement, approved by the City Council in July 2025, mandates the city pay $900,000 in installments over eight years in exchange for being released from any claim of responsibility in Dampier’s death.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
India’s Constitution mandates that parliamentary seats be allocated by population and revised after each census.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania law mandates workers' compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters, and according to a statement from Mayor Lenny Collini, borough officials noticed a lapse in coverage on Friday, and the problem was not fixed over the weekend.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Florida also passed the TRUMP Act, which mandates a death sentence for undocumented immigrants who commit capital crimes.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Minnesota now mandates large-group infertility treatment coverage, and Florida added fertility preservation requirements for state group plans.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition, the bill mandates that states reduce their payment error rates — which measure the accuracy of eligibility and payment determinations — or face millions in penalties.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2026
Minnesota is the only state that currently mandates fewer days, with a 165-day minimum.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandates
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In Oklahoma, a former state superintendent threatened schools' accreditations.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
12 Mar. 2026
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European Film Market Head Tanja Meissner has hailed this year’s edition as the busiest since the Covid pandemic with accreditations expected to come in at least three percent higher than last year although final figures have yet to confirmed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Hitler’s second in command, and the highest-ranking surviving Nazi leader, steps out of the car, stands at attention to announce his surrender, and orders the soldiers to carry his bags.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Although the decision orders a re-sentencing, there's a chance Peters will be handed the same sentence again.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The House held a rare overnight voting session in hopes of advancing legislation extending foreign surveillance authorizations.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In lieu of flowers and in honor of Izetta, the family requests donations to Palo Alto Players or any favorite local theater company.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cleary said a separate organization pays for fencing if a firehouse requests extra security.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Too many social equity applicants spent years navigating lawsuits, regulatory delays and shifting timelines just to receive licenses.—
Sonya M. Harper,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The English-only tests will push people to drive without licenses in a state with lousy public transportation, said Adriana Rivera, a spokeswoman for the Florida Immigrant Coalition.—
David Ovalle,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, Chapa noted the council still dictates policy and could create any new department at its discretion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Even in a do-or-die game where the unwritten rule dictates that absolutely anything goes, these Dubs can only go so far.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although that committee had been focused on creating bipartisan commissions to redraw congressional maps, Holder had advocated for the Democratic gerrymander in Virginia.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Future commissions will now need voter approval to change those requirements.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mandates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandates. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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