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
It's known as mandatory reporting ― and it is meant to protect children from abuse and neglect.
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Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
Grand Canyon National Park has enacted mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim due to a pipeline break on the North Kaibab Trail, which has significantly affected the park's water supply.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
State officials haven’t set any mandatory water restrictions, but much of the state is operating under a drought watch or warning, and Oakland in Garrett County has instituted restrictions due to dangerously low levels in the lake that provides its water supply.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Toof filed a bill last year to implement mandatory Holocaust education within Vermont’s schools.
—Mike Wagenheim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
Grand Canyon National Park has enacted mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim due to a pipeline break on the North Kaibab Trail, which has significantly affected the park's water supply.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
State officials haven’t set any mandatory water restrictions, but much of the state is operating under a drought watch or warning, and Oakland in Garrett County has instituted restrictions due to dangerously low levels in the lake that provides its water supply.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Toof filed a bill last year to implement mandatory Holocaust education within Vermont’s schools.
—Mike Wagenheim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandatory
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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
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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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Of those cases, 10 workers died and three required lung transplants.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
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The pair needed at least 12 votes from the 16-member panel of historians, writers, and incumbent Hall of Famers who voted at the Anatole Hotel prior to the evening announcement, which was televised on the MLB Network.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Democratic Party criticized Han Dong-hoon’s comments, saying that the exclusion of an incumbent president from state affairs isn’t supported by the Constitution.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Legislators backing the law said a ban or sale was necessary to address national security concerns posed by the app’s ties to China.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Pruning is not necessary but can be used to increase blooms, shape plants, or control plant size.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Mandatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandatory. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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