as in compulsory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
the tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mandatory
Saulter was fired in May after failing to appear for a mandatory Garrity interview tied to an internal affairs investigation, and King could face two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted of the retaliation charge.
—
Lillie Davidson. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Ensure that when a technician is dispatched to a high-containment area, the mandatory tool lists, cleanroom gowning instructions and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols are completely digitized and mapped to the asset profile.
—
Ed Garibian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 June 2026
The archdiocese must also release all survivors from existing mandatory confidentiality agreements and ensure no future settlements can include mandatory NDAs.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mandatory
Lillie Davidson. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Ensure that when a technician is dispatched to a high-containment area, the mandatory tool lists, cleanroom gowning instructions and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols are completely digitized and mapped to the asset profile.
—
Ed Garibian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 June 2026
The archdiocese must also release all survivors from existing mandatory confidentiality agreements and ensure no future settlements can include mandatory NDAs.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mandatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
Adjective
-
Volkswagen agreed a deal with unions in late 2024 to avoid factory closures in Germany and rule out compulsory redundancies until the end of 2030.
-
Zverev had given his window for that day and so was put out by being told that the test, outside of that window, was compulsory.
Adjective
-
The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
-
Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
Adjective
-
At the same time, new paradigms and technologies have emerged to challenge the dysfunction of the incumbent model.
-
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
-
Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
-
No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
Cite this Entry
“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
