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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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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
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
But his dramatic head coaching success demonstrates, once again, that there’s no required background for a successful leader.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Internet access required for online features.
—refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Nvidia is still working on the certification process for Samsung Electronics Co.’s high-bandwidth memory chips, a final required step before the Korean company can begin supplying a component essential to training AI platforms.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
But his dramatic head coaching success demonstrates, once again, that there’s no required background for a successful leader.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Internet access required for online features.
—refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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And given the mandatory retirement age, the FAA must grapple with constant attrition.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The bill instructs the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to slash $880 billion in mandatory spending.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Additional studies are necessary to understand how acetyl-L-carnitine impacts neuropathy and whether the benefit depends on the type of neuropathy.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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The market, says Lau, is a necessary evolution, with people moving in from out of state and the older generation of Mills 50 business owners retiring.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hybrid and flexible work environments that are built around intentional in-person experiences rather than compulsory presence can drive greater innovation and engagement.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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India, in less than two years, subjected millions of citizens to compulsory sterilization.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But try telling that to anyone who has ever been mayor of New York City, including the incumbent mayor, Eric Adams, who is fighting an uphill battle to stay in City Hall in the face of his own scandal.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Fleming’s internal polling shows him in a close race against the incumbent senator.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The knit is blended with spandex for extra stretch and give — which is essential when traveling — and each piece is lightweight enough that you’ll be left with ample space in your suitcase once they’re packed away.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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The construction of shelters and the development of warning systems are an integral part of this strategy.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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