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
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The club reported its concerns to police, prompting a months-long investigation that required detectives to track transactions going back years.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
The captain identified the turn and instructed the first officer to turn left back to the required track.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
From a long-distance relationship to blending a family of eight children, each decision required a level of trust that didn’t always come with guarantees.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The club reported its concerns to police, prompting a months-long investigation that required detectives to track transactions going back years.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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Key measures include mandatory identification verification for recording, witness address requirements and free property fraud alert services from county clerks.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Fort Mill joined Clover in announcing mandatory restrictions after the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group upgraded the region to Stage 2.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Manager Dave Roberts continues to marvel at the veteran of 17 seasons who is willing to make whatever change is necessary to remain a productive hitter.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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On balance, confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions was necessary.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That was the only offense Noone needed.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not only is Irish the Republic’s first official language, and compulsory from primary through to secondary school, it is required for entry into the civil service, and it is supported by its own radio station (Raidió na Gaeltachta) and TV station (TG4), and a range of promotional bodies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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The plan leaves the door open for limited compulsory recruitment if not enough people volunteer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Also, from the music aspect, timeliness is just an essential part of music.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not that anybody wanted a sequel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The kids wanted to text the evidence to their friends and post it to social media.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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This endorsement may surprise some, given the editorial board’s past comments about incumbent Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, who is also an attorney.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While incumbent governments often struggle in mid-term elections, pollsters forecast that Labour could lose the most council seats since Conservative former Prime Minister John Major lost more than 2,000 in 1995, when his government was mired in endless corruption scandals.—
Andrew MacAskill,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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In Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia, UAVs became integral to campaigns targeting such groups as Al-Qaeda and, later, the Islamic State (ISIS).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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For as integral as the Cannes Film Festival is to the events of season four, production won’t commence until the Croisette is vacant.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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