required
adjective
re·quired
ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 
: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided
required reading
required monthly payments
submit the required proof of identification
Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.—
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Examples of required in a Sentence
formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license
with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside
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An investigation by the transportation agency laid the blame on the Piper for entering the airspace without required clearance.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The forthcoming regulations will implement a penalty system for street-side vendors without required credentials.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
In my Catholic college, a required course was logic.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
In fact, the IRS can make any adjustments to the entire tax return with no expiration until the required Form 5471 is filed.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The forthcoming regulations will implement a penalty system for street-side vendors without required credentials.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
In my Catholic college, a required course was logic.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
In fact, the IRS can make any adjustments to the entire tax return with no expiration until the required Form 5471 is filed.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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