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
Social Security benefits, for example, are considered mandatory by law and continue, although some services may be delayed if some workers are furloughed.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
For decades, there has been a shortage of air traffic controllers in the United States and many are working mandatory overtime, so a small number of people taking unscheduled time off can have a major impact.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
If found guilty, Rinderknecht is looking at a mandatory minimum sentence of five years behind bars, and a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
That cash will help Rantanen cover a roughly $39,000 fine he was reportedly assessed by the Helsinki District Court in August for failing to report for mandatory military service in Finland.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
For decades, there has been a shortage of air traffic controllers in the United States and many are working mandatory overtime, so a small number of people taking unscheduled time off can have a major impact.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
If found guilty, Rinderknecht is looking at a mandatory minimum sentence of five years behind bars, and a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
That cash will help Rantanen cover a roughly $39,000 fine he was reportedly assessed by the Helsinki District Court in August for failing to report for mandatory military service in Finland.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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The problem arises when implicit or explicit pressures make either covering or uncovering feel compulsory—so the aim is to restore agency, letting employees decide for themselves without penalty.—
Tia Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The campaign faces a tight deadline, but veto referendums have been successful in Missouri as recently as 2017, when labor unions successfully organized to defeat a right-to-work law that would have banned compulsory union fees.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The required curriculum and practicum hours not only prepare the graduates to serve preschool through 12th-grade students, but their families, as well.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, Boeing and FAA inspectors will take turns performing the required pre-flight safety checks.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With Powell joining incumbent sometime All-Stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, Miami is too good to miss the postseason.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The incumbent Democratic delegate, 88, has faced growing calls to let a new generation fill her seat due to mounting concerns about the councilwoman’s ability to represent constituents because of her age.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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But the doctor said the follow-up scope was necessary to check for cancer.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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