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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
Cheryl McCloud, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
At the same time, concerns about school safety, including the reality of school shootings and other kinds of violence, have added another layer to teachers’ emotional strain and required vigilance.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2026
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The injury required Bichsel to have surgery.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.
—Cheryl McCloud, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
At the same time, concerns about school safety, including the reality of school shootings and other kinds of violence, have added another layer to teachers’ emotional strain and required vigilance.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
In conjunction with applying for citizenship, applicants are also required to submit a separate permanent residency application—both of which must be submitted in person at a consulate.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The injury required Bichsel to have surgery.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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Dumping waste in commercial quantities is a misdemeanor under county laws, punishable by up to six months in jail and a mandatory fine.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 45-year-old denied the charge at a hearing but an independent commission found otherwise, and also handed him a £2,000 fine and ordered him to attend a mandatory education course.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection under federal law, but there are no provisions guaranteeing the elite levels of private travel that were necessary features of their time in office.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Peeling is not necessary, but scrub and rinse the carrots well before using.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition to higher construction costs, the convention center expansion is hamstrung by the city’s lack of control over a key waterfront parcel that would be needed to complete the project.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Under the special process that was used to fast-track the bill, the ROTOR Act needed to receive more than two-thirds support to pass the House.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There is more compulsory masculinity, less faggotry.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Where military service is compulsory, and may only disappoint our best or even worst men, but can be interrupted, thank god, by life’s hairpin turns.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Student input essential As student trustee, Lopez serves as the official student representative on the district’s Board of Trustees and acts as a bridge between students and district governance.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Materials like lithium and cobalt are essential for electric vehicle batteries, advanced electronics, military systems, and renewable energy technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Complicating matters for Leddy was that the Sharks, at times, were carrying nine defensemen on the active roster and wanted to give younger blueliners opportunities to play.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Serafini, who wanted to testify in his trial but was advised not to, concluded his testimony Friday morning in the evidentiary hearing.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Along with wanting to upgrade the Carolina roster, Canales recently made the decision to hand over offensive play-calling to his incumbent coordinator, Brad Idzik.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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That contested at-large seat will feature incumbent and current School Board Vice President Chris Farris facing off against challenger John Marek.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the integral transition work, the SPACE framework emphasizes building business value, even with no current plan to sell the business.—
Matt Emma,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Music and the sound of the landscape were an integral part of the film, and the team found some of the right elements in a surpring place.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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