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
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Plus, there are no required withdrawals for the original account owner.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the agency said, the termination was required regardless of conditions because the TPS designation was against national interests.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
None of the patients died, though four required surgeries.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Plus, there are no required withdrawals for the original account owner.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
When Ruby Tandoh applied to be on the show, in 2013, the audition process required a session with a psychotherapist.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the agency said, the termination was required regardless of conditions because the TPS designation was against national interests.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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Now that mandatory fee will nearly double on September 30 to $40.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Upper Basin has vocally refused to accept any mandatory cuts in its water use for the sake of the reservoirs.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first three have helped shape a new-look defence, which had been identified as a necessary area of improvement since last summer.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don’t fret over laundry day; this quilt is machine washable in warm water, dryer-friendly on low heat, and can be touched up with an iron if needed.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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United needed someone who’d be sharp to what was needed in the current day.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The audience demographics at these two SoCal shows was certainly interesting… a mixture of aspirational and actual Englishness, united in a tempory new world order marked by seemingly compulsory bucket hats.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plan comes a decade after the government suspended compulsory duty and includes the possibility of reintroducing conscription if recruitment targets are not met, according to Reuters.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A have teamed up to offer a training program that will equip participants with essential skills needed to land jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Browns’ kicking woes go back to the summer of 2023, when incumbent Cade York failed just 16 months after being drafted in the fourth round.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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District 4 features a rematch of incumbent Renee Perkins Johnson and challenger Wil Russell.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views are integral to a vibrant public square and human flourishing and in which religious people and institutions are free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or hostility from the Government.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins also serve as an integral part of AI adoption and expansion that has not yet been fully developed or discussed, even in the midst of wider interest and the advancement of various AI models; agentic AI.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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