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adjective

ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd How to pronounce required (audio)
Definition of requirednext
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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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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required

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verb

past tense of require
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
Adjective
The required procedures include first aid certification in the Heimlich maneuver and CPR, certified by the American Red Cross or other organizations approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 The ruling aligned with the views of the Constitutional Court, which, in removing Yoon from office in April 2025, found that his martial law decree lacked legal grounds and failed to follow required procedures. — ABC News, 9 July 2026
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But prior to the implementation of the new law, defendants accused of such offenses were often granted release through a proportional bail amount, or even a personal recognizance bond, which meant no upfront money was required for release. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 Rolling out personalized monitoring at the scale required for the entire Department of Defense health system will be a challenge to implement, but is critical if this initiative is to be done safely. — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for required
Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
  1. mandatory
  2. necessary
  3. needed
  4. compulsory
  5. essential
  6. wanted
  7. incumbent
  8. integral
Adjective
  • An evacuation warning means a potential threat to life and/or property, and those who require time to evacuate were urged to leave ahead of any mandatory evacuation order.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Regulation varies by state and there is currently no mandatory federal accreditation or licensing requirement for either body donation organizations or non-transplant tissue banks, which are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of mandatory
Adjective
  • Under the circumstances seen in the video, Harrison said, firing a gun was not necessary.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Is another big sale, most importantly Bruno Guimaraes, necessary this summer?
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of necessary
Verb
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The biggest mystery is whether the Heat will make the compromises needed to accommodate James, his family and his team.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of needed
Adjective
  • Both laws represent significant concessions by Netanyahu’s Likud party to ultra-Orthodox politicians seeking to formalize their community’s de facto exemption from serving in the military, which is compulsory for most Jewish men and women in Israel.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • As economist and Opportunity@Work founder Byron Auguste has noted, when policymakers, employers and parents all realized that the shifting job landscape required a different preparatory path, states passed compulsory education laws.
    — Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Definition of compulsory
Adjective
  • One of Ramboll’s innovations is to address reactive power, a component of electricity that does not perform useful work but is essential in maintaining electrical and magnetic fields and controlling voltage levels.
    — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • Proper watering is essential for healthy rose bushes and ensures vibrant, beautiful blooms in your garden.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
Definition of essential
Verb
  • French authorities wanted to honor the ‘’blood spilled″ during WWI by Muslim soldiers who died in trenches of Verdun and beyond to defend France, Hafiz said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Despite the palpable enthusiasm, no one exactly wanted to be here.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of wanted
Adjective
  • Whoever wins that race would face incumbent Democrat Wanda Brownlee Paige in the general election in November.
    — Sofi Zeman July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • In Festus, Missouri, residents launched recall efforts against incumbent city council members who supported a data center project.
    — Emily Holshouser July 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of incumbent
Adjective
  • Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Companies like Priority Pass are expanding their offerings to include diverse airport experiences such as dining, retail, and wellness, transforming airports from mere transit points into integral parts of the journey.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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