1
as in mandatory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license
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2
as in necessary
impossible to do without
with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside
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as in needed
to have as a requirement
the toy requires four batteries, which are not included
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Recent Examples of required
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Specifically, the Education Department has changed how required lump‑sum payments under that program are calculated, which could make forgiveness significantly more expensive for many borrowers with pending applications.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The team also conducted bending tests, and applied force to both new and used glass until failure, using the required force as a measure of strength.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Specifically, the Education Department has changed how required lump‑sum payments under that program are calculated, which could make forgiveness significantly more expensive for many borrowers with pending applications.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The White House team is required to file a report informing the court of the status of its compliance within 21 days after the order takes effect.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $30 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee).—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several African nations have already pushed through emergency interventions, ranging from direct subsidies to mandatory rationing, to blunt the impact of soaring global energy prices.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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And despite a battery of necessary offseason changes, everything felt the same.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Under city zoning rules, the Board of Zoning Adjustment needed to approve a special use permit for the project.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The pool table can also be used as a ping-pong table or even another table, if needed.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the trial judge, not the jury, will rule on any compulsory changes for Meta at the trial’s second stage in May.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To those beyond the Jewish community who stand as allies, partnership is essential.—
Igor Alterman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dust easily collects in the grooves of air vents, and cleaning them regularly is essential to maintain good air quality in your home.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Historically, high gas prices have hurt the incumbent party.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the incumbent Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul, is wrongly skipping the program, her party has killed it just as it was getting started.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lick, Kluender, Yager and Ninneman families have also been an integral part of the tradition, members of the Francis and Pietruszewski families said, as familiar faces from years gone by, old friends from the neighborhood, college or work all stop in.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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His willingness to do the dirty work became an integral part of Cathedral’s state championship team during Davis’ junior season in 2021-22.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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