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
Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
The circular jumbotron seems like a must.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
For those traveling to the heart of Bourbon Country, a stay at the newly opened The Trail Hotel is a must.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
To achieve a well-rounded shoe collection, comfortable sneakers are a must.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For anyone particularly keen on the macabre, this is a must-visit city for you at this time of year.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
The circular jumbotron seems like a must.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
For those traveling to the heart of Bourbon Country, a stay at the newly opened The Trail Hotel is a must.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
To achieve a well-rounded shoe collection, comfortable sneakers are a must.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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His question was a reference to a portion of the Voters' Right to Know Act that creates a process for political donors to get permission to opt-out of disclosure requirements by either a state court or the Citizens' Clean Elections Commission.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 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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Your father may need a conservatorship to ensure that his rent is paid and his necessities are covered.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Local leaders in the capital expressed opposition, noting that violent crime had been declining and questioning the necessity of federal intervention.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The water system is in most urgent need of financial help, according to the IBA, largely due to the rising costs of buying water from the San Diego County Water Authority and the lack of regular rate hikes prior to 2023.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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That should put you on track to find the ideal laser or ink tank printer for your needs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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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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“Must.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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