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
LEDs replace chrome, and there's a new take on BMW's usual four headlights, although the illuminated kidney grill is an option, not mandatory.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The fluctuation in price is due to advanced safety features like AFCI and GFCI protection along with mandatory updates to meet current electrical codes, the store said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Life jackets are mandatory for water travellers in Nigeria, but this law is rarely enforced.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1991, mandatory busing for elementary students also ended, though schools were still required to serve between 15% and 50% Black students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The fluctuation in price is due to advanced safety features like AFCI and GFCI protection along with mandatory updates to meet current electrical codes, the store said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Life jackets are mandatory for water travellers in Nigeria, but this law is rarely enforced.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1991, mandatory busing for elementary students also ended, though schools were still required to serve between 15% and 50% Black students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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The audience demographics at these two SoCal shows was certainly interesting… a mixture of aspirational and actual Englishness, united in a tempory new world order marked by seemingly compulsory bucket hats.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plan comes a decade after the government suspended compulsory duty and includes the possibility of reintroducing conscription if recruitment targets are not met, according to Reuters.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Critically, this approach achieves the required resolution without the enormous deployment complexity of a 20-meter circular primary or the operational overhead of a starshade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though coverage for Wegovy (semaglutide) is generally better than for Zepbound this year, 88% of people getting Wegovy through their insurer still face hurdles, including prior authorization and required protocols in which cheaper treatments must be tried first prior to gaining access.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Browns’ kicking woes go back to the summer of 2023, when incumbent Cade York failed just 16 months after being drafted in the fourth round.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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District 4 features a rematch of incumbent Renee Perkins Johnson and challenger Wil Russell.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The first three have helped shape a new-look defence, which had been identified as a necessary area of improvement since last summer.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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