as in compulsory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
the tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate
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Recent Examples of mandatory
The wildfires that started on Tuesday have laid waste to over 27,000 acres of land, destroyed over 2,000 homes, and sent upwards of 180,000 people fleeing the flames under mandatory evacuation orders as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes amid winds reaching nearly 100 mph.
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Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
The law was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who noted the potential costs to the state of making such training mandatory.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Wonho After being released from his mandatory military enlistment in September, Wonho is back on stages.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Usyk was stripped of the title for not fighting the IBF’s mandatory challenger and instead pursuing a rematch with Fury, who left the ring after his second career defeat without conducting an interview.
—Luke Brown, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
The law was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who noted the potential costs to the state of making such training mandatory.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Wonho After being released from his mandatory military enlistment in September, Wonho is back on stages.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Usyk was stripped of the title for not fighting the IBF’s mandatory challenger and instead pursuing a rematch with Fury, who left the ring after his second career defeat without conducting an interview.
—Luke Brown, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
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With the area now under a compulsory evacuation order, even those whose homes survived the inferno need to go elsewhere for the foreseeable future.CBS News, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Less than half of workers age 62-64 wanted to retire, and almost 90% believed that there should be no compulsory retirement at 65.James Chappel / Made by History, TIME, 3 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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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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