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
Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
The required minimum monthly payments are supposed to act like a safety net, ensuring borrowers pay enough to cover the interest, fees and 3% of the principal.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 5 May 2025
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Internet access required for online features.
—refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
But he still has not been confirmed by the Senate, a required step to take on the role permanently (typically, U.S. attorneys serve through a president's time in office).
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
The required minimum monthly payments are supposed to act like a safety net, ensuring borrowers pay enough to cover the interest, fees and 3% of the principal.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 5 May 2025
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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The robocalls also falsely claimed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would use vote-by-mail records to track individuals for mandatory vaccinations, Nessel's office said.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The recalled mattresses violate a mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death to consumers.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the legislation limiting food dyes may not be necessary, nor do all those ingredients pose a health risk, says John Hewitt, a lobbyist for the Consumer Brands Association, a food industry trade association.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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The ceasefire will bring an end to fighting for 42 days, allowing necessary aid to enter Gaza and 33 Israeli hostages to be released in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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For example, Department of Education regulators are tasked with determining what subjects private institutions are teaching and if their curriculum adheres to compulsory education standards.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Written as the compulsory number for the middle school division of the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition, the song launched with 26,388 downloads to hit No. 1 for metric, while coming in at No. 16 for streaming, No. 15 for video, and No. 56 for radio.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Ossoff is the only incumbent Democratic senator from a state Trump won in 2024 who is up for re-election in November 2026.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Mamdani, now the Democratic nominee, faces challenges from independent Andrew Cuomo, who the former Democratic governor of the state, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams (also running as an independent), and Republican Curtis Sliwa.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Hoka Vibrant Bloom Clifton Sneakers Walking countless miles exploring Mediterranean ports, Hoka's Vibrant Bloom Clifton Sneakers were essential for feeling comfortable.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The larger issue many families face, however, is not the risk of divorce, but the challenge of what happens when an in-law becomes an integral part of the business and is ineffective in their role.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Just like Coker had steep odds to conquer last year, his path to the Panthers’ roster and then to being an integral part of the offense isn’t without competition.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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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 6 Aug. 2025.
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