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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, 16 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
But Newsom has maintained his support for mandating state employees work four days of in-person, calling it a necessary way to increase collaboration and mentorship.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
If passed, the bill would fast-track a 2023 law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.
—ABC News, 16 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
But Newsom has maintained his support for mandating state employees work four days of in-person, calling it a necessary way to increase collaboration and mentorship.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandating
Noun
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Wenski emphasized that the pope's role is not to seek approval, but to remain committed to his faith and message.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company will seek approval for second-line treatment, or in patients whose cancer has already spread while taking another drug.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled in dismissing the appeal that no jurisdiction error was made in 2024 by then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in ordering Duggan's extradition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled in dismissing the appeal that no jurisdiction error was made in 2024 by the then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in ordering Duggan's extradition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inside the backpack was an Ibuprofen bottle which contained four Alprazolam pills and one Oxycodone pill — both of which are Schedule II drugs that require a prescription, per the report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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One industry survey estimated that 90% of all prescriptions filled in 2024 were generic or biosimilar, but these accounted for only 12% of drug spending.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh has submitted required paperwork to the Senate, two people familiar with the matter said Monday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive information ahead of its public release.—
Emily Wilkins,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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That phone call centered on Trump requesting that Zelensky look into the business dealings of Hunter Biden in Ukraine.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bollinger's amendments included requiring the authority to receive Quorum Court approval by resolution before exercising eminent domain in Benton County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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This, and the hospital’s security, had been a point of contention in recent years after a number of assaults on staff and forensic patients (usually kept there through the courts) escaping the hospital grounds, requiring a police response.—
Peter Currier,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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State Farm believes viewers will give permission for Jake to turn up in piece of entertainment.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Others are asking what more can be done to prevent gun violence from claiming young lives.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Instead of asking parents to constantly adjust settings, the platform builds age-appropriate experiences from the start.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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