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
Getting the 2026 first-rounder was mandatory for Cleveland to agree to the deal, which Berry said was discussed over the last couple of weeks but not finalized until the Browns went on the clock.
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The second major benefit is that mandatory BI protects individuals from financial devastation.
—Richard D Schuler, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025
Preventable cybersecurity measures can include mandatory IT training, strict policy enforcement with passwords and hiring an outside firm to manage the risk so the same people who set up the IT aren’t the same one who are protecting it, among others, Karberg said.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Following his mandatory Israeli army service, Ferder apprenticed under master cutters while going to school at night for business and gemology.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The second major benefit is that mandatory BI protects individuals from financial devastation.
—Richard D Schuler, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025
Preventable cybersecurity measures can include mandatory IT training, strict policy enforcement with passwords and hiring an outside firm to manage the risk so the same people who set up the IT aren’t the same one who are protecting it, among others, Karberg said.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Following his mandatory Israeli army service, Ferder apprenticed under master cutters while going to school at night for business and gemology.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
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Jack would begin a compulsory ninety-day psychiatric evaluation in the California Institution for Men in Chino, a rough place known to be brutal to younger inmates for the same possession charges.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Now, Weight Watchers isn’t exactly facing bankruptcy because people everywhere are suddenly looking inward and agreeing to throw off the shackles of compulsory thinness.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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White children also had fewer days from termination of parental rights to adoption finalization, a required step in the adoption process, with an average time of 273.5 days.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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So these are cases in which there is no response from disclosure in the first place by the required statutory deadlines to administratively appeal.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Democrats have made some inroads in North Carolina, with past Gov. Roy Cooper reportedly weighing a Senate challenge against vulnerable incumbent Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC).—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ella McCay follow an idealistic young politician (Mackey) who juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some are skeptical given his slight wingspan and arm length and wonder if a move to left guard may eventually be necessary.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Though this is promising, additional evidence is necessary to confirm the potential role peptides may play in protection against sun damage.13 3.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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