as in forced
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in obliged
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of compelled
Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
With the clock ticking on the current Congress, there are new doubts over the prospects for a bill that would shield journalists from being compelled by the federal government to reveal their sources and materials.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
In the eight decades since, interested onlookers have felt compelled to keep looking.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Critics argue that ByteDance could be compelled to share user data with the Chinese government or manipulate content to influence American users.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But housing experts also think the situation has gotten so dire that Washington may be compelled to act.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
School districts in fast-growing communities, like those in suburban Philadelphia, were compelled to build extra facilities to accommodate the growth.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Morgan and Lori’s track record of bringing important stories to the screen in a way that is genuine and authentic compelled me to work with them.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Some crypto market participants seem compelled to repeat history.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
However, director Barry Jenkins felt compelled to honor the late actor in some way.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
With the clock ticking on the current Congress, there are new doubts over the prospects for a bill that would shield journalists from being compelled by the federal government to reveal their sources and materials.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
In the eight decades since, interested onlookers have felt compelled to keep looking.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Critics argue that ByteDance could be compelled to share user data with the Chinese government or manipulate content to influence American users.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But housing experts also think the situation has gotten so dire that Washington may be compelled to act.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
School districts in fast-growing communities, like those in suburban Philadelphia, were compelled to build extra facilities to accommodate the growth.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Morgan and Lori’s track record of bringing important stories to the screen in a way that is genuine and authentic compelled me to work with them.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Some crypto market participants seem compelled to repeat history.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compelled
Adjective
-
If not for a forced fumble by freshman linebacker Bobby Pruitt at the Miami 17 with 3:49 to play in the third quarter, the Orange would have likely scored at least a field goal on their third possession.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
-
The United States publicly endorsed Egypt’s opposition to any forced displacement of Palestinians into the Sinai Peninsula.Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
The shooter obliged, pulling down his mask long enough for the surveillance camera to capture his face.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Those that have endured into the 21st century – China, Russia, the United States – are obliged to hide in plain sight.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Automakers that don’t measure up to California’s EV market requirements are obligated to buy clean air credits, usually from a competitor that holds a surplus.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Furthermore, customer agreement will no longer be required for issuing e-invoices, meaning businesses will be obligated to accept e-invoices if a domestic e-invoicing regime is implemented.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Traffic stops represent the most common nonvoluntary interaction between citizens and police officers in the U.S.Derek Epp, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2023
-
Of the 59 CEOs who departed S&P 500 firms last year, 30.5% were let go on a nonvoluntary basis, up from 22.1% in 2017, according to the Conference Board's 2019 CEO Succession Practices report.Fortune, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2019
Thesaurus Entries Near compelled
Cite this Entry
“Compelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compelled. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share