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as in ordering
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 mandating
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But the Identity Theft Resource Center says state laws need to go further — mandating that companies disclose how a breach happened, what information was exposed and what steps are being taken to prevent it from happening again.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The 50+1 rule, mandating that majority ownership remains with supporters, discourages the kind of investment that has flooded into the Premier League, bringing with it an array of stars.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Prisma Health, a large health care system in South Carolina, implemented a new policy mandating masking for patients and visitors in emergency departments and in labor and delivery units.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill mandating a 12-month expulsion for students in 6th grade and above who assault school staff.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
The law expanded work requirements for able-bodied adults, mandating that parents of dependent children ages 14 and older work, volunteer or participate in job training at least 80 hours a month.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some files have not been made public despite a law mandating their release.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
That year, Elon Musk moved the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas because of a new state law that prohibits mandating that teachers notify families about student gender identity changes.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
There is a way municipalities can create a commercial franchise mandating recycling for commercial enterprises.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But the Identity Theft Resource Center says state laws need to go further — mandating that companies disclose how a breach happened, what information was exposed and what steps are being taken to prevent it from happening again.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The 50+1 rule, mandating that majority ownership remains with supporters, discourages the kind of investment that has flooded into the Premier League, bringing with it an array of stars.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Prisma Health, a large health care system in South Carolina, implemented a new policy mandating masking for patients and visitors in emergency departments and in labor and delivery units.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill mandating a 12-month expulsion for students in 6th grade and above who assault school staff.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
The law expanded work requirements for able-bodied adults, mandating that parents of dependent children ages 14 and older work, volunteer or participate in job training at least 80 hours a month.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some files have not been made public despite a law mandating their release.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
That year, Elon Musk moved the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas because of a new state law that prohibits mandating that teachers notify families about student gender identity changes.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandating
Noun
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Months later, the city Housing Department awarded the contract to Legal Aid and the other organizations before sending it to the City Council for approval.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For now, Wallace is still able to get his kratom powder, called Red Bali, by ordering from a company in Florida.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump made good on his word, ordering military strikes on Iran on Saturday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These figures are best used as a frame of reference, not a precise prescription.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The prescriptions initiative comes amid nationwide declines in childhood literacy rates and as fewer young people report reading daily for pleasure.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company did not return messages requesting comment on when the store may open or start accepting job applications.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to valerian root manufacturers requesting comment.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Military bases across California have tightened security since the conflict began, requiring more stringent visitor identification, checks at gates and warning of traffic delays.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Indonesia moved to tighten export earnings rules for natural resource firms in December, requiring deposits in state banks, capping rupiah currency conversion, and limiting offshore transfers, to keep dollars onshore and support the rupiah.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The counselor narrated part of her client's story with their permission.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Every president since 1950 has launched military operations against foreign governments, without seeking Congress’ permission or a declaration of war.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As if his father and brother are awake in some scenes, asking him to remember.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nora Ingdal, Save the Children's Lebanon Country Director, says children there are asking several questions about the reason for conflict and when things might return to normal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, some powerful feeling of peoplehood, of a commandment being violated, swept over me.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Mandating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandating. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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