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 thing to bear in mind: Military service is compulsory for non-Arab Israeli citizens 18 and up, including oleh, or Jewish immigrants to Israel (with a few exceptions).
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2024
With military service compulsory for most Jews, Mr. Gallant said that drafting the ultra-Orthodox was both an issue of fairness and security at a time when Israel faces so many challenges.
—Josef Federman, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Nov. 2024
Far from being a compulsory burden or tax as some critics lazily posit, sports betting is a voluntary entertainment option, comparable to attending a concert, dining out, or going to the movies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
An early draft of the bill was submitted by former President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2023 after the deadly protests over compulsory hijab laws.
—Cnn Staff, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2024
With military service compulsory for most Jews, Mr. Gallant said that drafting the ultra-Orthodox was both an issue of fairness and security at a time when Israel faces so many challenges.
—Josef Federman, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Nov. 2024
Far from being a compulsory burden or tax as some critics lazily posit, sports betting is a voluntary entertainment option, comparable to attending a concert, dining out, or going to the movies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
An early draft of the bill was submitted by former President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2023 after the deadly protests over compulsory hijab laws.
—Cnn Staff, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
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The four-day firestorm has resulted in 10 deaths so far, with more than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed and more than 150,000 people still under mandatory evacuation orders, as of Friday afternoon.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Here's where mandatory evacuation orders are in place for Californians.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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The company repeatedly violated state laws without consequences, including closing hospital units without required notice.Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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And no incumbent president who was anywhere near as unpopular as Biden has ever won.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Telesco believed Minshew was a solid option to compete with and potentially supplant incumbent starter Aidan O’Connell.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Texas will ensure necessary resources are swiftly deployed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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In election after election, voters have backed candidates who promise to do whatever is necessary to stop the flow of unauthorized arrivals and, in many cases, send millions back to their countries of origin, no matter how war-torn or desperate.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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