as in compulsory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
the tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate
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Recent Examples of mandatory
Wrapping up his 10th mandatory minicamp as a member of the Cowboys on Thursday, Prescott discussed the changes around him.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The ultra-Orthodox parties are furious that the government has failed to pass a law exempting their community from mandatory military service.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
McDaniel assessed that notion Thursday as the team wrapped up its three-day mandatory minicamp, leading into several weeks off before the start of training camp.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
In the case of a mandatory model, this could potentially lead to court challenges from physician groups, in addition to the pharmaceutical industry.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The ultra-Orthodox parties are furious that the government has failed to pass a law exempting their community from mandatory military service.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
McDaniel assessed that notion Thursday as the team wrapped up its three-day mandatory minicamp, leading into several weeks off before the start of training camp.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
In the case of a mandatory model, this could potentially lead to court challenges from physician groups, in addition to the pharmaceutical industry.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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Netanyahu’s coalition relies on ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, who want religious students to remain exempt from Israel’s compulsory military service, a demand the Supreme Court rejects.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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Lamar didn’t need the compulsory glitter that complements most massive concerts.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Doing so required China, Russia, and Washington’s European allies to sign on to a sanctions regime.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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These aren’t participation trophies but achievements that required skill, preparation and genuine contribution.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Bracy Davis, who as an incumbent lawmaker was barred from raising funds during the extended legislative session, raised more than $50,000 in just three days between the end of session on June 16 and her campaign filing on Thursday.—
Steven Lemongello,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Both, it could be argued, as a producer and writer have only hit full stride and an international reach in TV with the advent of streamers, notably Netflix and Movistar Plus+, and the reaction of incumbent broadcasters in Spain, essaying series which aimed to combine broad audiences with a TV edge.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Without marketing, firms would be unable to get information out necessary to make a drug salable in the first place.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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And the Trump administration has framed its unilateralism as a necessary response to China’s actions.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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