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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
How to Add Vitamin C to Your Diet Most people can get the required amounts of vitamin C from food.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
In practice, this meant that the pan required less oil than other carbon-steel pans to achieve a functionally nonstick surface.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
TurboSparse boosts efficiency by activating only the required neurons without reducing model intelligence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
How to Add Vitamin C to Your Diet Most people can get the required amounts of vitamin C from food.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Those streamers that have accrued more than a million subscribers in the country will be required to spend a portion of their local revenue or investment on original Australian shows or films after the government introduced a bill outlining new rules.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
In practice, this meant that the pan required less oil than other carbon-steel pans to achieve a functionally nonstick surface.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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Shouts for it will be met by angry fingers jutted towards the various gaffes played ad nauseam on Sky Sports’ weekly Ref Watch, or the mandatory pause before the emotional unleashing as VAR mulls over whether a goal is a goal or just a hoax.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Many are pulling six-day work weeks with mandatory overtime, and increasing numbers have begun calling out as the financial strain and exhaustion mount.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After giving birth to her second child in April, the 32-year-old was determined to continue breastfeeding her son — a choice that was both personally important and financially necessary for her family.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the decision is necessary to keep travelers safe.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If your garden experiences frost heaving, firm the soil around the cuttings as needed.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More recently, the church was sued by a former employee over a policy of compulsory tithing.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The core design feature is compulsory arbitration, where everyone agrees that if there is a dispute, it is heard by a process overseen by the commissioner—and unlike litigation, it is conducted in private.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to her petition, Good wanted to change her last name from Renee Nicole Macklin to Renee Nicole Macklin Good.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers wound up losing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to become the head coach of the Houston Texans and Shanahan wanted to hire Fangio to replace him, but Fangio was hired by Miami the same day the 49ers’ season ended in Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the short run, this would see sellers and incumbent owners capturing much of the benefit while first‑time buyers face higher entry prices.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The convincing Democratic wins reinforced the core truth that attitudes about the incumbent president are now the driving force in off-year elections.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Win on third down Extending drives on offense and cutting them short on defense will be integral.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greenland holds strategic importance Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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