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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
And the kafta, made with ground meat and warm spices in cool tahini, is a must.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Flat shoes are always a must for me, and my Tory Burch suede sneakers have been my go-to.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Overall, Singer Island stood out as a must-visit destination.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The home is constructed with Nordic wood, which not only is lightweight and easy to work with, but also resistant to weathering and decay from rain, snow, extreme temperatures, and fungus—a must in the fluctuating Southern climates.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
And the kafta, made with ground meat and warm spices in cool tahini, is a must.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Flat shoes are always a must for me, and my Tory Burch suede sneakers have been my go-to.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Overall, Singer Island stood out as a must-visit destination.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 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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Many are already struggling to afford tuition, books, housing, and basic necessities.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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This decision comes from a place of necessity, not desire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Takaichi has underscored the need to accelerate Japan’s military buildup after years of pacifism since World War II, echoing Abe’s militaristic vision.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Budgets should be more balanced when economic times are good, when there is less need for government stimulus and greater opportunities to grow tax revenue.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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