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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
How to Add Vitamin C to Your Diet Most people can get the required amounts of vitamin C from food.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
These changes affected the core functions of muscle cells, hampering the genes in mitochondria—the powerhouses of the cell, which generate the energy required to contract and relax muscle fibers.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
TurboSparse boosts efficiency by activating only the required neurons without reducing model intelligence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
How to Add Vitamin C to Your Diet Most people can get the required amounts of vitamin C from food.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Tickets are required to attend the memorial, and each attendee including children must fill out the online form to obtain a ticket.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
These changes affected the core functions of muscle cells, hampering the genes in mitochondria—the powerhouses of the cell, which generate the energy required to contract and relax muscle fibers.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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Upper Basin negotiators have fiercely rejected calls for mandatory water cuts in their states — an issue that has remained a major sticking point in negotiations.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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As a result, the manufacturer recommended visual inspections during routine maintenance cycles, typically every 60 months, rather than urgent repairs or mandatory part replacement.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night’s deadline.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night's deadline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If your garden experiences frost heaving, firm the soil around the cuttings as needed.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More recently, the church was sued by a former employee over a policy of compulsory tithing.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The core design feature is compulsory arbitration, where everyone agrees that if there is a dispute, it is heard by a process overseen by the commissioner—and unlike litigation, it is conducted in private.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to her petition, Good wanted to change her last name from Renee Nicole Macklin to Renee Nicole Macklin Good.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers wound up losing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to become the head coach of the Houston Texans and Shanahan wanted to hire Fangio to replace him, but Fangio was hired by Miami the same day the 49ers’ season ended in Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Discovery shareholders to oust some or all incumbent directors at the 2026 annual meeting and replace them with nominees more open to engaging on its offer.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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His decision left the Boston Red Sox without their incumbent third baseman and few options available in free agency.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The installation’s public and accessible dimension with free access is integral to the project.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Courtney was an integral part of Miami’s first Final Four appearance in program history in 2023.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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