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
On certain vehicles with specific seat belt software, there is no required audible and visual seat belt reminder for drivers even when the driver’s seat belt is not fashioned, because of faulty tracing in driver’s seat occupancy.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 May 2024
If passed, his budget would leave the state on the hook for a growing structural deficit that could hit $3 billion in four years, even as billions of dollars in required future spending loom on education, climate and transportation plans.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024
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
Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 May 2024
If passed, his budget would leave the state on the hook for a growing structural deficit that could hit $3 billion in four years, even as billions of dollars in required future spending loom on education, climate and transportation plans.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024
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
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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