as in approval
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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
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In October, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a ruling mandating the removal of all lead pipes supplying drinking water in the United States.
—Stephen Mihm, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2020, the Liberty Act was approved by the County Council mandating that inmates cannot be turned over to ICE, no matter the crime committed.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025
New Zealand naval architect Roger Hill designed the vessel’s twin, wave-slicing hulls, also mandating that it be constructed with carbon-fiber composites and e-glass epoxy with a foam core.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Required hours in the year vary from state to state, with Arizona mandating 720 hours and Texas requiring 1,260.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In what spells more bad news for avid advocates of remote work, telecom giant AT&T has joined other high-profile RTO enforcers such as Amazon in mandating a five-days-a-week return to the office, starting January.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The state enacted a law in July that prohibits schools from mandating that teachers notify families about student gender identity changes.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
To address housing affordability and social equity, policies mandating affordable housing quotas - such as Paris' plan to reach 40% affordable housing by 2035 - are key.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
At the same time, the US proceeded with developing and enacting the National Cybersecurity Strategy, setting standards, and mandating the establishment of a State Department Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In October, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a ruling mandating the removal of all lead pipes supplying drinking water in the United States.
—Stephen Mihm, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2020, the Liberty Act was approved by the County Council mandating that inmates cannot be turned over to ICE, no matter the crime committed.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025
New Zealand naval architect Roger Hill designed the vessel’s twin, wave-slicing hulls, also mandating that it be constructed with carbon-fiber composites and e-glass epoxy with a foam core.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Required hours in the year vary from state to state, with Arizona mandating 720 hours and Texas requiring 1,260.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In what spells more bad news for avid advocates of remote work, telecom giant AT&T has joined other high-profile RTO enforcers such as Amazon in mandating a five-days-a-week return to the office, starting January.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The state enacted a law in July that prohibits schools from mandating that teachers notify families about student gender identity changes.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
To address housing affordability and social equity, policies mandating affordable housing quotas - such as Paris' plan to reach 40% affordable housing by 2035 - are key.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandating
Noun
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Eliminating the Department requires congressional approval, which an executive order cannot bypass.—
Edward Conroy,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Both efforts ultimately failed to meet the 60% voter approval for passage.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nearly 200,000 customers were affected, with unauthorized parties gaining access to their names, mailing addresses, email addresses, payment card details and eyeglasses prescription information.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Arakawa’s body was found with an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on the bathroom countertop, while Hackman’s remains were found in the home’s entryway.—
Morgan Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Now, Snoop says that The Chronic creator has fully embraced the revival of Death Row Records, even going as far as personally requesting his own official Death Row jacket.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.—
Amy Green,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The new series of the British crime drama opens with a disturbing mystery, when the death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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Consider routinely walking up to your staff’s desks and openly asking if there is anything your team could do better.—
Phillimon Zongo,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, declined to grant permission to appeal, blocking further appeals.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Even minor changes, like mounting shelves or hanging artwork, may require permission and must often be reversed upon moving out.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These early church leaders consider biblical passages, including commandments in the Hebrew Bible, to welcome strangers.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her confirmation memory verse was, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endures forever.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Other features like adjustable legs, zero clearance, and headboard brackets will help the frame fit into your space.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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Homeowners in those zones, meanwhile, must maintain defensible space and conduct annual brush clearance.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Mandating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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