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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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Among the new regulations, the most consequential are: 1) the requirement that climbers must summit at least one 7,000-meter (22,965-foot) peak in Nepal before applying for a permit for Mount Everest, and 2) the ban on solo expeditions on Mount Everest and all other 8,000-meter (26,247-foot) peaks.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The lawsuit claims the picnics are charitable expressive conduct and acts of peaceful assembly, and argues Tempe's permit requirements violate the advocates' First and 14th Amendment rights, which protect freedom of speech and assembly, and ensure due process and equal protection under the law.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
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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Curbing your food spending is a good practice year round, but when economic times become uncertain, saving on your grocery bill becomes a necessity.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Immediate food assistance resources Several organizations are offering free delivery of groceries and necessities to families affected by recent immigration enforcement.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta alone are expected to invest more than $320 billion combined in AI development this year, and the need for team experts is on the rise.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
27 June 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 11 Jul. 2025.
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