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
Sometimes, scrolling on your phone can feel compulsory and never-ending.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
But in a sudden twist, the girl ends up with a boy—in a classic tale of compulsory heterosexuality.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Hybrid and flexible work environments that are built around intentional in-person experiences rather than compulsory presence can drive greater innovation and engagement.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
India, in less than two years, subjected millions of citizens to compulsory sterilization.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
But in a sudden twist, the girl ends up with a boy—in a classic tale of compulsory heterosexuality.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Hybrid and flexible work environments that are built around intentional in-person experiences rather than compulsory presence can drive greater innovation and engagement.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
India, in less than two years, subjected millions of citizens to compulsory sterilization.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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Northwestern students told the Tribune on Monday that the university provided a mandatory antisemitic video training at the end of February.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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The suspension is accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment as stated under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Fix: Ensure your job descriptions are clear and concise, outlining required skills, responsibilities and expectations.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Management did instruct Hughley to document the use of Benadryl but did not get the required parental signature on the form.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Diving deeper into incumbent talk, one of the other highlights of the most recent Emmys was the success of FX overall.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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There's still a place for the Pentagon's incumbent contractors, according to Hammett.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For some people, a vitamin D supplement may be necessary.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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Going home just before the season turns was necessary, especially since the pop star had a busy end to last season.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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