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
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Our main takeaway: comfy travel outfits are a must.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Whipping up a batch of icy, cold cocktails is a must for any warm-weather gathering, but eye-catching cups and straws to serve said cocktails can turn a simple hang into a stylish affair.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Our main takeaway: comfy travel outfits are a must.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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During their last meeting in May, both countries agreed to exchange their requirements for a ceasefire.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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The requirement to check in 60 minutes before an international flight remains unchanged.—
Dennis Green,
AFAR Media,
2 June 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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Signings of this kind were a regular feature of Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal, at a time when punishing interest payments relating to the Emirates Stadium’s construction made that kind of value-chasing purchase a necessity.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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To treat thinking not as indulgence but as necessity.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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But the amount of aid trickling in is nowhere near enough to meet the needs of the population, according to Palestinian officials and international aid groups.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Predicting how technology will change our relationship with terminology is challenging, but the need for precise scientific language, including the names of species, will never go away.—
Nicholas Green,
The Conversation,
3 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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