required
adjective
re·quired
ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 
: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided
required reading
required monthly payments
submit the required proof of identification
Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.—
Robert I. Mehr
Robert I. MehrExamples of required in a Sentence
formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license
with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside
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The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The contractor had trouble achieving the required precision, so Rashid settled for wooden baseboards.
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Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
However, the audit found the nonprofit was not tracking required data for many of the guests to track accurately how many actually got housed.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
—
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The contractor had trouble achieving the required precision, so Rashid settled for wooden baseboards.
—
Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
However, the audit found the nonprofit was not tracking required data for many of the guests to track accurately how many actually got housed.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for required
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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