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
In 2024, Carter’s Inc. completed in-person training with a new online traceability course that is mandatory for all Tier 2 suppliers.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025
Combined with the mandatory fawning sycophancy required of everyone in his orbit, the President fits the profile of an emotionally insecure man whose bluster collapses when push comes to shove.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
The Browns mandatory minicamp concluded on June 12, and the three-day session ended the team’s organized offseason program.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
The ninth-year quarterback, entering his eighth season as starter, was especially sharp during the Chiefs’ three-day mandatory minicamp, consistently carving up the team’s secondary.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025
Combined with the mandatory fawning sycophancy required of everyone in his orbit, the President fits the profile of an emotionally insecure man whose bluster collapses when push comes to shove.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
The Browns mandatory minicamp concluded on June 12, and the three-day session ended the team’s organized offseason program.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
The ninth-year quarterback, entering his eighth season as starter, was especially sharp during the Chiefs’ three-day mandatory minicamp, consistently carving up the team’s secondary.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 20 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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