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
One of the researchers behind the survey, Dr. Margot Kushel, pointed to studies finding no evidence that compulsory treatment led to better outcomes for patients.
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Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
In some countries, voting is compulsory, and citizens are given the day off to cast their ballots.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Sep. 2024
The actor ultimately received a $1,000 fine, two years' summary probation and compulsory participation in an AIDS education program as his sentencing over the incident, according to The Independent.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
In September 2022, the Kremlin rolled out Conversations About Important Things, compulsory lessons that would focus on cultivating patriotism, love of country and the correct history.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
In some countries, voting is compulsory, and citizens are given the day off to cast their ballots.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Sep. 2024
The actor ultimately received a $1,000 fine, two years' summary probation and compulsory participation in an AIDS education program as his sentencing over the incident, according to The Independent.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
In September 2022, the Kremlin rolled out Conversations About Important Things, compulsory lessons that would focus on cultivating patriotism, love of country and the correct history.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
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The District 16 race margin is within the threshold for a mandatory recount, while the District 19 margin is just outside the threshold.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Dismayed by tedious, mandatory and frequently counterproductive diversity, equity and inclusion seminars that treat white skin as almost inherently problematic?Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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New England Realty Associates anticipates that cash from operations will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, and make required debt payments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Even after a couple days of running, the required pace still elicited basically the same heart rate.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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And Tuesday night, The Associated Press called the race in Kentucky in his favor at 7 p.m. Kentucky was the first state called for Trump in 2020, a losing campaign against incumbent President Joe Biden.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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President Joe Biden also became the first incumbent president in decades to not to seek a second term in office after a disastrous debate performance, clearing the way for Harris to ascend to the top of the Democratic ticket over the summer.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Overgrown fields can provide that necessary edge cover.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Sifting through dozens of profiles was a massive time-suck, but a necessary evil.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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