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.—
Robert I. Mehr
Robert I. MehrExamples 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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The 31-year-old is a true holding midfielder, offering assurance in playing out from the back and moving the ball through the thirds at the required tempo.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 July 2025
But he still has not been confirmed by the Senate, a required step to take on the role permanently (typically, U.S. attorneys serve through a president's time in office).
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
The required minimum monthly payments are supposed to act like a safety net, ensuring borrowers pay enough to cover the interest, fees and 3% of the principal.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 5 May 2025
But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 July 2025
But he still has not been confirmed by the Senate, a required step to take on the role permanently (typically, U.S. attorneys serve through a president's time in office).
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
The required minimum monthly payments are supposed to act like a safety net, ensuring borrowers pay enough to cover the interest, fees and 3% of the principal.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 5 May 2025
But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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