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verb

past tense of require

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Recent Examples of required
Adjective
Some noncompliant companies had developed no infrastructure, some had developed websites but no heavy metal information was logged in, and some had information but required consumers to enter batch numbers to access results, without the required QR codes on the product packaging. C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025 Any required exposition is provided on-the-scene by on-the-scene reporter Sarah Hatoff (Isla Fisher, who is also very good). Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Internet access required for online features. refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for required
Recent Examples of Synonyms for required
Adjective
  • The transformations that make employees sigh today are mandatory for thriving tomorrow.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This should be mandatory for everyone to start at a young age and develop good habits.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The president's order will direct McMahon to take all necessary steps permitted by law to dissolve department, according to the sources familiar.
    Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • As previously reported, the new Main Stand, which eventually opened in 2016, involved compulsory purchase orders, approved by Liverpool City Council, which forced local residents to give up their homes.
    Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The district representatives grow increasingly dubious about everyone’s strange attitudes, eventually shaking Ava as their compulsory chaperone while the staff runs out of places to stash the larger items.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The race for mayor in Geneva in the April 1 election is between incumbent Kevin Burns and challenger Karsten Pawlik.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
  • There's still a place for the Pentagon's incumbent contractors, according to Hammett.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • And the Intelligent Mirror prototype scans your face and monitors your most essential health statistics in one convenient, portable mirror package.
    Lisa A. Beach, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In the 2½ seasons since that turnaround, Bryant has become an integral part of a group that has collected big moments to initiate a program about-face.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Dan was an integral part of our organization for 35 seasons, and his work as executive producer of the Chiefs Radio Network helped bring the game to life for millions of listeners across Chiefs Kingdom.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?
    Corey Van Landingham, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
  • What sort of response was needful?
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2013

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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/required. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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