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
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, the NBA announced small forward Kawhi Leonard has been chosen by commissioner Adam Silver to the All-Star Game, a maneuver that gives the United States player pool the required minimum of 16 players.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
District leaders emphasized that any policy changes must go through a multi-step review process required by state law.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The driver of the truck was pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, the NBA announced small forward Kawhi Leonard has been chosen by commissioner Adam Silver to the All-Star Game, a maneuver that gives the United States player pool the required minimum of 16 players.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Insights that required days of manual effort can surface instantly.
—Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
District leaders emphasized that any policy changes must go through a multi-step review process required by state law.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
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One weapons count carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years and a maximum of life, while another related conspiracy charge also carries a maximum sentence of life.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During a government shutdown, all federal functions necessary for public safety, national security and protecting government property may continue, though employees work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, some major employers either believe AI tools will make junior staff more productive, as is the case with IBM, or that challenging early-career workers was necessary to maintain a talent pipeline, as PwC argues.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The all-important churn needed for a healthy labor market has slowed considerably, and there are more people searching for jobs than are available.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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European and American teachings focused more on compulsory figures, the basic patterns skaters would trace across the ice that give the sport its name.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Denmark sought to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Celta’s fan group Carcamans Celestes, from the small fishing village on the island of A Illa de Arousa in north-west Spain, wanted to show their support for Iglesias.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Campbell wanted to focus on tomorrow.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board recommends that Pembroke Pines voters re-elect two capable and conscientious incumbent commissioners.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jenks ran as a Republican candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in 2014 but lost with 36% of the vote to the incumbent Democrat.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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For luxury fashion content creator Cassie Thorpe, pajamas are an integral part of her daily routine.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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