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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Philosopher’s Path If your trip falls during peak cherry blossom season in spring, the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto is a must.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 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
The template is ripe for possibilities, with variations on the liqueur and the citrus, but a must is a great agave spirit.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Philosopher’s Path If your trip falls during peak cherry blossom season in spring, the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto is a must.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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The spokesperson noted that the pilot had completed all mandatory medical examinations in compliance with regulatory requirements and held a Class I medical certification.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The information provided is crucial in identifying whether the state meets federal requirements for various forms of disaster assistance.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
30 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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If documenting the memories of your trip is a necessity, this camera backpack is a must-have.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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This level of security is a depressing necessity in modern-day Britain.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Not peckish, not in need of a little boost—hungry, immediately and completely, hunger as urgent as any alarm clock.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 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 4 May. 2026.
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