as in mandatory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
compulsory retirement at age 70
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Recent Examples of compulsory
Brazil, facing mounting economic pressure from the United States, is fast-tracking a decade-old legislative proposal to block imports of goods made with forced, compulsory or child labor.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
At a moment when national unity was viewed as essential to the war effort, the government argued that compulsory flag salutes promoted patriotism and social cohesion.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Have all these men forgotten that kissing someone outside a challenge is a little different from the semi-compulsory makeout games?
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
In contrast, Sanders’ American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act is compulsory, mandating a 50% equity transfer, with the government gaining voting shares, board representation, and revenues directed toward cash payments and public goods.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
At a moment when national unity was viewed as essential to the war effort, the government argued that compulsory flag salutes promoted patriotism and social cohesion.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Have all these men forgotten that kissing someone outside a challenge is a little different from the semi-compulsory makeout games?
—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
In contrast, Sanders’ American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act is compulsory, mandating a 50% equity transfer, with the government gaining voting shares, board representation, and revenues directed toward cash payments and public goods.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for compulsory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Like the mandatory monitoring list, it is updated only every five years.
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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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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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At the same time, new paradigms and technologies have emerged to challenge the dysfunction of the incumbent model.
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Spain’s incumbent socialist government is facing challenges, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez argues that migration is economically necessary given the country’s aging population.
Adjective
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Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
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No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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