Definition of nonelectivenext

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Recent Examples of nonelective Sought after for elective and nonelective post-surgical recovery, Immortelle prides itself on a holistic approach to aftercare. — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2023 Again, in the case of these nonelective matches, employees may be given the choice of whether to make the match on a pre-tax basis or on an after-tax Roth basis. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023 The first huge change for people who are still working is that employers will now be able to provide employees with the option to receive matching and nonelective contributions to a Roth account for their 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) plans. — James Lange, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 Sometimes it can be caused by long-term contact-lens use; but more often than not, the condition is brought on by age—and can even obstruct vision in severe cases, turning an elective eye-lift procedure into a nonelective one in insurance parlance. — Jancee Dunn, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelective
Adjective
  • While campaigning Wednesday, Peltola called the story a distraction, according to Alaska Public Media, and the non-incumbent Sullivan did not respond to Alaska Public Media's requests for comment.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Roger Marshall, the incumbent Republican senator, has backed Trump on almost all these policies.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Consider having these conversations sooner rather than later, however, as most pet insurance policies will require the completion of a mandatory waiting period before your coverage kicks in.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Regarding compliance, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are set for a mandatory phase-in for apparel and footwear in late 2027.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Those include whether the fast-growing ultra-Orthodox population should remain exempted from compulsory military service in a country where many families have seen their sons and daughters killed in three years of inconclusive wars.
    — Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • About 330,000 young Israelis, many facing compulsory military service under the shadow of war, are eligible to vote for the first time.
    — Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Neither Castillo nor Hershey have filed required ethics reports, or reported fundraising, signs their campaigns lack broad support and have not broadly engaged voters.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • However, recovering their constituent materials at the required purity for reuse is technically challenging.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer.
    — Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Both Lawler and Conley called on voters to be patient and to stay in line as long as necessary to vote.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Nonelective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelective. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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