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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Last but not least, these Tory Burch platform sandals are a must.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The block party is free, but people who want to attend must RSVP.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
As a Southern spin on beloved spinach and artichoke dip, this recipe is a must.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Last but not least, these Tory Burch platform sandals are a must.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Additional procedural and administrative changes to filing requirements, terminology and other matters may also impact associations in meaningful ways.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The half dozen people who spoke to the Herald-Leader and ProPublica said the company sometimes billed when a gathering did not meet the requirements of a meeting, such as when clients watched movies unrelated to recovery or had informal discussions while traveling in ARC vans.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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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My friends, being my friends, invariably champion the necessity of objects piling up in my yard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eyewear has evolved from a medical necessity to a fashion accessory that can give any outfit the right finishing touch, day or night.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The need for all these gimmicks is something that Margo didn’t initially realize.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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With no pressing need for FX, sets, name actors or stunts, just about anyone could make a marketable knockoff.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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 13 Apr. 2026.
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