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
Recent Examples on the Web
In the case of a default — which would allow Fannie Mae to appoint another company — the borrower would have to fail to make required repairs and pay the debt when due.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
But a year after the required start date, some colleges had not yet complied, while others regularly missed reporting deadlines.
—Kim Rich, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024
In other words, that translates to a 70-foot required setback, said Kennedy, the attorney.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
The genealogist hired by Klass later found records linking his father to the U.S. in the required timeframe.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The deferred prosecution agreement expired in January, days before a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max, reigniting scrutiny of whether Boeing had made required changes to its culture, quality assurance and compliance programs following the two fatal crashes.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
United Launch Alliance As a result, a required orbit insertion burn did not happen on time and because of unrelated communications issues, flight controllers were unable to regain control in time to press ahead with a space station rendezvous.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 7 May 2024
Getting the DeLorean to look like its going the required 88 mph to travel through time.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the rigorous load of required learning in her schedule and her part time work as a lifeguard, Kate devoured the book and was excited to talk about it with me when she was done.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
But a year after the required start date, some colleges had not yet complied, while others regularly missed reporting deadlines.
—Kim Rich, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024
In other words, that translates to a 70-foot required setback, said Kennedy, the attorney.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
The genealogist hired by Klass later found records linking his father to the U.S. in the required timeframe.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The deferred prosecution agreement expired in January, days before a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max, reigniting scrutiny of whether Boeing had made required changes to its culture, quality assurance and compliance programs following the two fatal crashes.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
United Launch Alliance As a result, a required orbit insertion burn did not happen on time and because of unrelated communications issues, flight controllers were unable to regain control in time to press ahead with a space station rendezvous.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 7 May 2024
Getting the DeLorean to look like its going the required 88 mph to travel through time.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the rigorous load of required learning in her schedule and her part time work as a lifeguard, Kate devoured the book and was excited to talk about it with me when she was done.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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