məs(t)
as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy
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Recent Examples of must
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
That is a must to command a regular place in a team managed by Hurzeler, who demands intensity with and without the ball.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Safety glasses are a must, and hearing protection is essential when working with loud equipment.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
But if Mom can’t stand the thought of leaving the house without her hair in place, this beauty buy is a must.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For this reason, lightweight bedding is a must, and many of us are changing out warmer down comforters and duvets for lighter bedding options such as coverlets or quilts ahead of the warmer months to come.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
That is a must to command a regular place in a team managed by Hurzeler, who demands intensity with and without the ball.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Safety glasses are a must, and hearing protection is essential when working with loud equipment.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
But if Mom can’t stand the thought of leaving the house without her hair in place, this beauty buy is a must.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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India's import licensing requirements, foreign direct investment caps, and state-run trading monopolies control who can do business and under what terms.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Following that outbreak, California lawmakers strengthened childhood vaccination requirements for schoolchildren.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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My answer is: That leader shall stick with their principles.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2023
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Firms with over 10 employees shall be required to consult their employees or trade unions when formulating their out-of-work policies.—
Faustine Ngila,
Quartz,
26 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Most teachers were volunteers, and the learning communities often farmed to cover basic necessities.—
Johanna K. Taylor,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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The star forward’s passing developed partly out of necessity after suffering labrum tears in both shoulders, the right in 2015 and the left in 2017.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Among other necessaries will be Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor separating Gaza from Egypt, to ensure that Hamas can’t resupply itself with weapons.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Must.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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