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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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 July 2025
Establishing and maintaining cloud Zero Trust posture (i.e., limiting and eliminating administrative cloud admins’ privileges) is a must.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
For Kelly Geis, a doula and curriculum coordinator for new moms at Butler County Educational Services, getting certified under Medicaid is a must.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Reebok Women's Classic Az Legacy Sneakers Comfy walking shoes are a must, given how much walking a trip to Japan entails.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
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Noun
Grilling is great, but on these hot summer days, a refreshing side is a must.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 July 2025
Establishing and maintaining cloud Zero Trust posture (i.e., limiting and eliminating administrative cloud admins’ privileges) is a must.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
For Kelly Geis, a doula and curriculum coordinator for new moms at Butler County Educational Services, getting certified under Medicaid is a must.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Reebok Women's Classic Az Legacy Sneakers Comfy walking shoes are a must, given how much walking a trip to Japan entails.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Select airports have begun to allow passengers to keep their shoes on while going through security checkpoints, and phasing out the requirement could soon extend to all airports nationwide.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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According to multiple reports, the agency will be phasing out the security requirement at select U.S. airports.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 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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Pool had been working non-stop since the flood, seeming to be powered by a mix of necessity and purpose.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Regularly Communicate Changes, News And Events Share communications on a weekly, biweekly or monthly schedule, and include news on issues of necessity for your internal community.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Adding another inside linebacker or two would be prudent, and Michigan has players on the board who could fill that need.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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An argument long debated in the courts is whether air conditioning goes beyond basic needs, since everyday citizens aren't guaranteed air conditioning in their homes.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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