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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 mandating
ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Several also included nondisclosure language, mandating that neither side discuss the settlement negotiations with a third party.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The law was aimed at reducing recreational cocaine and heroin use by mandating a doctor’s prescription for access and removing the ability to include the drugs in over-the-counter remedies – and in products like soda.
—Ryan Wilusz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But digital rights and free speech advocates suggest there are better ways to make children’s online experiences safer that wouldn’t involve mandating age assurance.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
An executive order mandating banks to collect citizenship information on customers is being worked on, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
—Jack Phillips, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Beth Arbuckle had made the request as the bank began mandating return-to-work policies in 2022 in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
—Chase Jordan
april 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As my colleague Zach Harper expertly pointed out Wednesday, the rule itself — mandating that any player eligible for a postseason award must play 65 games in a season — looks pretty dumb right now.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Bondi reneged on that promise, which in turn led to Congress passing a bill, which Trump signed into law, mandating the release of those files.
—Dan Mangan,karen James Sloan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Alaskan seafood industry benefits from a sustainability halo because regulations mandating good practices are written into the state constitution.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Several also included nondisclosure language, mandating that neither side discuss the settlement negotiations with a third party.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The law was aimed at reducing recreational cocaine and heroin use by mandating a doctor’s prescription for access and removing the ability to include the drugs in over-the-counter remedies – and in products like soda.
—Ryan Wilusz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But digital rights and free speech advocates suggest there are better ways to make children’s online experiences safer that wouldn’t involve mandating age assurance.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
An executive order mandating banks to collect citizenship information on customers is being worked on, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
—Jack Phillips, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Beth Arbuckle had made the request as the bank began mandating return-to-work policies in 2022 in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
—Chase Jordan
april 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As my colleague Zach Harper expertly pointed out Wednesday, the rule itself — mandating that any player eligible for a postseason award must play 65 games in a season — looks pretty dumb right now.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Bondi reneged on that promise, which in turn led to Congress passing a bill, which Trump signed into law, mandating the release of those files.
—Dan Mangan,karen James Sloan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandating
Noun
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White House officials are confident Warsh ultimately will meet the approval of the committee, where Republicans hold a 12-10 advantage.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps more significantly, Graham King, the producer, needed approval for the music from the Jackson estate, effectively giving it veto power over the project.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 486 defendants are accused of being members of MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, and accused of ordering more than 47,000 crimes from 2012 to 2022, according to the Salvadoran government.—
Marcos Aleman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pistachio cinnamon roll was rich and worth ordering again, but the croissants were the highlight.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Purdue sold painkillers for decades, and, while laws vary by state, generally doctors, hospitals and pharmacies must keep prescription records for only a few years.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The measures include a familiar dose of policy prescriptions to regulate energy demand, but also call for a long overdue rethink of Europe’s energy system, one that focuses on homegrown sources rather than reliance on fossil fuel imports from hostile neighbors or geopolitical hotspots.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He can be heard telling a dispatcher that Rivera has been shot and requesting an ambulance and a SWAT team.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The official also criticized Nanos for not requesting help from the FBI earlier in the case.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The moderate’s vision may even be the harder one to sustain, requiring a tolerance for frustration and an inurement to defeat and political disappointment.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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New York City has already banned gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings, and Albany is moving to copy California’s approach by requiring zero-emission vehicles for future car, pickup, and SUV sales.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some travelers have even tucked it under the headrest of the seat in front of them (with the passenger’s permission).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reprinted by permission of Curtis Brown, Ltd.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police are asking anyone with information, video or photos of the incident to come forward and call the department tip line at 469-658-3050.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Police are asking anyone with additional information to contact the department.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And as for her new commandments?—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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What started out as a thrifty practice has become an unofficial commandment of Southern kitchens—don't waste one drop of tasty bacon grease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Mandating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandating. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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