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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
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
But the bill stopped short of mandating federal oversight, instead directing the Department of Health and Human Services to study the programs.
—Samantha Rappaport, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The loss of life has sparked a public service campaign to enforce laws mandating self-closing doors in apartment buildings, and reminders to tenants to close doors to keep fires from spreading.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The Supreme Court followed with a decision also overturning a judicial order mandating that Alabama use a House map with two largely Black congressional districts.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
The Supreme Court followed that with a decision also overturning a judicial order mandating that Alabama use a House map with two largely Black congressional districts.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The state also seeks to adopt similar reforms for primary-school mathematics, mandating math coaches in all schools, prioritizing grades 2-6, and placing a cutoff gate for fifth grade so that only students who are ready will move on to sixth-grade algebra classes.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
State legislators passed the fiber optic requirement, in addition to mandating a second type of broadband connection, after the July 4 flood in the Texas Hill Country.
—Stephen Simpson The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
However, it could be fixed by mandating legislative districts be created by independent, nonpartisan panels in all states.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
Where was this concern when the media was encouraging the mandating of nearly every complicated piece of safety technology that became available?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Verb
Unlike supermassive black holes, the critics argued, LRDs appeared occluded by much denser clouds of gas, potentially mandating a more direct method for accurately measuring their mass.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
But the bill stopped short of mandating federal oversight, instead directing the Department of Health and Human Services to study the programs.
—Samantha Rappaport, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The loss of life has sparked a public service campaign to enforce laws mandating self-closing doors in apartment buildings, and reminders to tenants to close doors to keep fires from spreading.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The Supreme Court followed with a decision also overturning a judicial order mandating that Alabama use a House map with two largely Black congressional districts.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
The Supreme Court followed that with a decision also overturning a judicial order mandating that Alabama use a House map with two largely Black congressional districts.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The state also seeks to adopt similar reforms for primary-school mathematics, mandating math coaches in all schools, prioritizing grades 2-6, and placing a cutoff gate for fifth grade so that only students who are ready will move on to sixth-grade algebra classes.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
State legislators passed the fiber optic requirement, in addition to mandating a second type of broadband connection, after the July 4 flood in the Texas Hill Country.
—Stephen Simpson The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
However, it could be fixed by mandating legislative districts be created by independent, nonpartisan panels in all states.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandating
Noun
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Oversight is shifting from initial access control toward something more continuous, closer to ongoing accountability than a one-time approval.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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With the legislation still requiring parliamentary approval, MPs will be under pressure to oppose unpopular proposals as general elections loom next year.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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But for many New Yorkers, the convenience of ordering online couldn’t meet the immediate demand of sporting Knicks gear around the city the morning after the team’s most consequential victory in a generation.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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The move backfired on Nexstar as a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction, ordering Nexstar to halt the Tegna consolidation.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, which lobbies for the industry and patient access, recently claimed there was a staggering number of prescription denials.—
Joan Murray,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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After a difficult pregnancy, Panettiere suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety, which she self-medicated with alcohol and prescription sleep aids.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Kyle was hospitalized days after requesting medical attention after finishing a race on May 10 at Watkins Glen International.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The siblings wrote a letter to the school requesting to give their awards to Noel on the last day of school, Principal Ronna Montgomery said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The president signed legislation last year requiring the release of documents, but some critics say more should be available to the public.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Notably, roles requiring higher technical expertise often provide more stability due to sustained demand for specialized skills, reinforcing the value of continuing to grow your capabilities over time.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Used with the permission of the publisher, Doubleday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Leaders can make that distinction explicit by asking debaters to move from critique to contribution.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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There were so few sightings of lovebugs in 2023 that Leppla and other entomologists received calls from the public asking where the irksome little critters went.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Paxton filed a lawsuit against Galveston ISD after the school board voted against placing the commandments in classrooms.—
Haajrah Gilani,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Mandating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandating. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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