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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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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
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
And many were arrested while attending required ICE check-ins and immigration court hearings.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The vote took place under a process that required a supermajority for approval.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
One quote the Reios received for the required Burial Site Investigation came to $319,000, according to the CBC.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
And many were arrested while attending required ICE check-ins and immigration court hearings.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Minimal downtime, no numbing required, and results build over time.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The vote took place under a process that required a supermajority for approval.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those restrictions — last implemented in 2013 — would require mandatory reductions in outdoor water use.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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But in recent years, Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, beyond the levels necessary for most non-military uses.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to court filings in the Eastern District of Virginia, the feds said the raid was a necessary part of an investigation into government leaks.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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While Republicans have a 53-47 majority in the Senate, 60 votes are needed to bypass the filibuster, a senatorial procedure that allows lengthy debate in order to delay or ultimately prevent a vote on a bill.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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These ankle socks stay on through all my movements—no slipping or adjustments needed.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Iranian authorities enforce laws like compulsory dress codes through Draconian forms of punishment — harassment, arrests, imprisonment, and violence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to Article 15 in the new law, Mandarin Chinese is mandated to be taught to all children before kindergarten and throughout the rest of compulsory education up to the end of high school.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The system uses about 100,000 barrels of oil a day for essential services.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Joveljic said the players have bought into the staff’s vision and badly wanted to deliver a win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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But there was nobody Grams — or Rock Canyon’s locker room — wanted more to go to work with a game in the balance.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the southwest suburban 16th District, incumbent one-term Commissioner Frank Aguilar came in third place, according to unofficial returns.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In Marseille, France's second-largest city, incumbent left-wing mayor Benoît Payan finished the first round neck and neck with National Rally contender Franck Allisio.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This language lays the groundwork for the Farm Bill to funnel taxpayer dollars to make AI an integral part of our food and farm system.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Without diving into spoilers, Nika has become an integral part of the manga’s lore and endgame, the importance of which hasn’t been fully explored.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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