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
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 May 2025
Better Homes & Gardens Lillian Accent Swivel Chair A comfy chair in a living room is a must, and the Lillian Accent Swivel Chair is the one to add to your cart.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Wine pairings by sommelier Lauren Plascencia are a must.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70 $17 $15 at Amazon
Facial sunscreens are a must in Florida, especially to prevent sun damage and premature aging.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 8 May 2025
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Noun
This double-sided mirror, which has three light modes and a side with 10x magnification — a must for tweezing brows and making sure your makeup is blended.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 May 2025
Better Homes & Gardens Lillian Accent Swivel Chair A comfy chair in a living room is a must, and the Lillian Accent Swivel Chair is the one to add to your cart.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Wine pairings by sommelier Lauren Plascencia are a must.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70 $17 $15 at Amazon
Facial sunscreens are a must in Florida, especially to prevent sun damage and premature aging.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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System requirements: Windows or macOS with an available USB 2.0 port or PlayStation 5 gaming console.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 May 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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Drinking Water Obviously, water is always a necessity, but flooding associated with heavy rains can also cause a boil order, so having something to drink is essential during and potentially after a storm.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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The second-day pass rushers are intriguing and might have been a necessity with Jadeveon Clowney’s release.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Some said the murders highlighted the need for more nuanced discussions about antisemitism in the United States and the ongoing Israeli Palestinian conflict.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Piastri’s McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, didn’t want to comment when pressed on some of the scenes involved, respecting the need not to give away spoilers.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
22 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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