required
adjective
re·quired
ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 
: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided
required reading
required monthly payments
submit the required proof of identification
Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.—
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Examples of required in a Sentence
formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license
with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside
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Of those cases, 10 workers died and three required lung transplants.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Richard Painter, the chief White House ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, said Trump's Cabinet picks cannot officially become federal workers until the transition team signs the required papers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Through required login systems and individual user profiles, streaming platforms can track viewing histories and preferences in ways traditional TV never could, creating unprecedented opportunities for advertising that’s both more personal and more effective.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
The federal agency said that the package of financial penalty and required reforms are designed to improve Ford’s compliance with the law.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Richard Painter, the chief White House ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, said Trump's Cabinet picks cannot officially become federal workers until the transition team signs the required papers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Through required login systems and individual user profiles, streaming platforms can track viewing histories and preferences in ways traditional TV never could, creating unprecedented opportunities for advertising that’s both more personal and more effective.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
The federal agency said that the package of financial penalty and required reforms are designed to improve Ford’s compliance with the law.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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