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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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
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The discussion stems from a 2023 law, 88(R) HB 1605, which requires the Texas Education Agency to recommend at least one required reading per grade level.
—Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Miller-Lloyd, who is free on a $25,000 bond, is required to report to prison on July 13.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Aurora Corporation Council Yordana Wysocki said the required disclosures were designed to address concerns about undue influence over city officials, but that they were narrowed down to protect people’s privacy rights.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The discussion stems from a 2023 law, 88(R) HB 1605, which requires the Texas Education Agency to recommend at least one required reading per grade level.
—Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
After the council passed the measure, which would have required landlords to wait twice as long to file an eviction notice, Frey vetoed it.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Miller-Lloyd, who is free on a $25,000 bond, is required to report to prison on July 13.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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The Board also voted to increase mandatory fees at 13 of Georgia's 25 public colleges and universities.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Military conscription is mandatory in Cuba for men over the age of 18, who undergo two years of military training.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Nevada Irrigation District says the increases are necessary to fix aging infrastructure while keeping up with rising costs.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Eligible users should have received a notice in the mail or email containing a notice ID and a confirmation code, which is needed when selecting a payment method online.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon apparently needed Claude for one last job.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Stripping the rights of states as the primary authority to regulate their education would also limit their oversight of teacher certification, curricula standards and compulsory education.—
Dina Ciotola,
Sun Sentinel,
14 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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The ability to budget, save, manage debt and build credit is essential to navigating modern life.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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For the best burger—one with real beefy flavor—fat is essential.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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That’s part of why Nicole wanted to be involved.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The House wanted to steer $1 million to a company linked to a Broward entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to sell specially outfitted health and fitness tablets, as Politico Florida reported.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Federal Reserve is preparing to transition to a new chair this year as incumbent Jerome Powell is set to step down as soon as May.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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In his 2018 challenge of incumbent Republican Ted Cruz, O’Rourke brought in more than $80 million, more than double Cruz’s fundraising haul of $35 million.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Levinson’s very first movie suggests there’s something more integral missing from his creative formula.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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