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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
State leaders often point to climate targets, mandates, and litigation as evidence of leadership.
—Tom J. Pyle, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
New York’s Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, issued early stay-at-home orders, imposed one of the first statewide mask mandates, and discouraged in-person church services.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
These are recommendations, not mandates, but the schedule is typically used to guide which vaccines states require for day care or public school, as well as which vaccines are covered by insurance.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The analysis showed that private equity was more likely to make acquisitions in states with higher prevalence of autism as well as more generous insurance coverage mandates.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
New York is unaffordable, or at least expensive relative to many other American cities, for many reasons, including its and the state’s environmental and labor regulations and mandates, which push up costs.
—Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
College matters again As white collar hiring slows and companies dismantle DEI mandates, corporate recruiters are once again relying on university credentials as a way to screen potential candidates, favoring elite institutions.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Too often, fragmented funding streams and overlapping mandates lead to duplications of assistance in some areas and critical gaps in others.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
But instead of being a partner, Driscoll’s administration has ignored cities and towns’ concerns and forced them under threat of penalty to accept the MBTA Communities Act, which mandates affordable multi-family housing zoning districts near T stops.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Yet, the treaty mandates fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from marine genetic resources (no matter if they are used for scientific research, pharmaceutical development, or commercial applications).
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The suit asserts Minnesota law, which mandates affirmative action programs for state civil service, is a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The law mandates that a customer paying with cash cannot be charged more than someone paying with credit.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Eliminating vaccine mandates urgently concerns us as pediatricians and internal medicine physicians in Miami-Dade County.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Saudi Arabia similarly mandates a $4,000 fee for a three-year influencer license.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The investigations are required by AB 1506, which mandates a state investigation of any shooting by a law enforcement officer that kills a person who was not carrying a deadly weapon.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
But that would be a mistake, especially for those investors who need the portfolio protections silver can offer without having to pay the exorbitant price gold mandates now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
State leaders often point to climate targets, mandates, and litigation as evidence of leadership.
—Tom J. Pyle, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
New York’s Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, issued early stay-at-home orders, imposed one of the first statewide mask mandates, and discouraged in-person church services.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
These are recommendations, not mandates, but the schedule is typically used to guide which vaccines states require for day care or public school, as well as which vaccines are covered by insurance.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The analysis showed that private equity was more likely to make acquisitions in states with higher prevalence of autism as well as more generous insurance coverage mandates.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
New York is unaffordable, or at least expensive relative to many other American cities, for many reasons, including its and the state’s environmental and labor regulations and mandates, which push up costs.
—Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
College matters again As white collar hiring slows and companies dismantle DEI mandates, corporate recruiters are once again relying on university credentials as a way to screen potential candidates, favoring elite institutions.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Too often, fragmented funding streams and overlapping mandates lead to duplications of assistance in some areas and critical gaps in others.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
The state mandates more affordable housing to be built in high-density areas near mass transit lines, yet court actions hinder development from taking place fulfilling the directive.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
But instead of being a partner, Driscoll’s administration has ignored cities and towns’ concerns and forced them under threat of penalty to accept the MBTA Communities Act, which mandates affordable multi-family housing zoning districts near T stops.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Yet, the treaty mandates fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from marine genetic resources (no matter if they are used for scientific research, pharmaceutical development, or commercial applications).
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The suit asserts Minnesota law, which mandates affirmative action programs for state civil service, is a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The law mandates that a customer paying with cash cannot be charged more than someone paying with credit.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Eliminating vaccine mandates urgently concerns us as pediatricians and internal medicine physicians in Miami-Dade County.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Saudi Arabia similarly mandates a $4,000 fee for a three-year influencer license.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The investigations are required by AB 1506, which mandates a state investigation of any shooting by a law enforcement officer that kills a person who was not carrying a deadly weapon.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandates
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In any field of knowledge, there is a web of legitimacy, knotted together by visible signals of trust, such as degrees, publications, affiliations and accreditations.—
Micah Altman,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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These voluntary accreditations come with stricter animal welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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July 2017 The Fire and Police Commission orders Flynn to expand the department’s pursuit policy.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starting Monday, specialists will deliver reports evaluating the nearly 50-year-old building’s condition and repair costs that could determine whether the City Council orders Dallas’ government hub to stay put or move elsewhere.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' six-year pilot is using private companies with AI tools to process prior authorizations for and reduce spending on over a dozen treatments under traditional Medicare.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
16 Jan. 2026
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Spanberger also wants to limit health insurers’ ability to require prior authorizations for medicines or treatments for people with long-term conditions.—
Judge Glock,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mu Hee’s visits her Uncle and Aunt, and requests them to ask her father the whereabouts of her mother.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Boston’s tendency to ignore federal civil detainer requests due to the Trust Act led to a squabble between ICE and Boston Police last year that centered around a discrepancy in how many detainer requests the respective sides reported for 2024.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the new opportunity comes new challenges for bringing these products and features to market, from acquiring licenses to managing costs.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While reading develops cognitive agency by building a path through ideas, video dictates its own.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The bill, which advanced from the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, would exempt Proposition 4 funding from review under the Administrative Procedure Act, which dictates how state agencies follow rules and regulations and can cause lengthy delays in implementing programs.—
Nadia Lathan,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Through this company, Aprile has developed an innovative platform that offers agents 100% commissions, top-tier training, and the independence of true entrepreneurship, while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Mandates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandates. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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