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
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The required follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Farms are required to follow humane treatment and euthanasia standards for the animals, Hobbs said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Taylor was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs/substance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The required follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The nine-month script development process required intensive back-and-forth between writers and producers.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Farms are required to follow humane treatment and euthanasia standards for the animals, Hobbs said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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Congress failed to pass a budget or temporary funding measure before the federal fiscal year ended on October 1, forcing many federal agencies to cease all non-mandatory operations.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Having initially faced 20 years in jail, the additional indictments raised his possible jail term to 45 years, with a mandatory minimum of five years in federal prison.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In both cases, Israel sought to justify its aggression as a necessary security measure to protect its southern communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Improvements in several fields are necessary to achieve this capacity.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the midst of a winless homestand, all the Wild needed to do Thursday night was win one measly period.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a February appearance on The Tonight Show, the Microsoft cofounder told host Jimmy Fallon that thanks to the rise of AI, eventually humans won’t be needed for most things.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Being a quick study is an invaluable knack in repertory theatre, which is where Hopkins, with a two-year interlude for compulsory military service, kicked off his career.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Under state compulsory-attendance laws, children are required to attend school regularly—typically from ages 6 to 16—and districts are required to track every absence.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This black turtleneck top is a layering essential that works equally well with maxi skirts and wide-leg jeans.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But fostering creativity, curiosity, and empathy are also essential for organizations to remain competitive and resilient.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Brockman wanted to go big or go home.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In their middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the street confrontation, Lee told Chutto that his grandfather wanted to claim the land.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Midterms Negative ratings for an incumbent president are not positive indicators for his party come midterm elections.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Cornelius also gets a mayoral rematch with incumbent Woody Washam facing Denis Bilodeau again as well as a third challenger, Kenny Campbell.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The 37-year-old veteran winger joined the Panthers at the trade deadline last season after spending his entire career to that point with the Boston Bruins and became an integral player in Florida repeating as Stanley Cup champions.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Growing for decades on the Russ family’s upstate property, the grand tree has been an integral part of the family’s milestones, but the longtime New Yorkers can’t wait to share its joy with the world.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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