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 Friends of Bear Creek Stables are tasked with asking for quotes for required coverage before making that decision.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
According to the death review investigation, the facility conducted the required well-being checks on the resident every 30 minutes from 9:53 p.m. Oct. 18 through 2:13 a.m. Oct. 19.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2025
The world likely doesn’t want that required price spike though, and several factors suggest that the optimal pricing for North American strategic interests is likely a moderately high global oil price.
—Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Most retirees must start taking required minimum distributions by age 73.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
According to the death review investigation, the facility conducted the required well-being checks on the resident every 30 minutes from 9:53 p.m. Oct. 18 through 2:13 a.m. Oct. 19.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2025
The world likely doesn’t want that required price spike though, and several factors suggest that the optimal pricing for North American strategic interests is likely a moderately high global oil price.
—Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Most retirees must start taking required minimum distributions by age 73.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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