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
Matt Alderton, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The brand’s woven tote is a daily must for senior beauty writer Kiana Murden, who has the plum color of the large size.
—Vogue, 6 June 2025
More balance is a must after averaging 7.4 points in 2024-25.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Plus, opting for styles in breezy linen is an absolute must for summer’s hotter weather.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Twin Peaks Tavern, a historic gay bar dating back to at least the mid-1940s, is a must, as is the GLBT Historical Society Museum, the country’s first museum of LGBTQ+ history and culture.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The brand’s woven tote is a daily must for senior beauty writer Kiana Murden, who has the plum color of the large size.
—Vogue, 6 June 2025
More balance is a must after averaging 7.4 points in 2024-25.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Plus, opting for styles in breezy linen is an absolute must for summer’s hotter weather.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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This would be Whitson’s second trip on an Axiom mission to the ISS, and part of NASA’s requirement that former NASA astronaut command commercial mission visits to the ISS.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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While Hochul’s executive order bars the State Police from cooperating with immigration enforcement, the same isn’t true for the state’s myriad local cops, which have a patchwork of requirements; NYC has its own prohibitions but Rotterdam, clearly, does not.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 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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Trump sees this as both an economic and national security necessity, seeking to repatriate key supply chains home from global rivals and hostile nations, and to rebuild an American manufacturing base that can provide high-paying jobs.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Nazarian expressed her gratitude to President Donald Trump's recognition of the necessity for Israel to maintain a firm stance against the Iranian regime.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Though often considered difficult to breed in captivity, this collection of four egg-bearing males acts as a beacon of hope for the future of marine wildlife conservation, ultimately highlighting the need for exemplary zoos and aquariums to support the battle for preserving global biodiversity.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Brett Bowman Long before many recognized the need for dignified, cost-effective housing, Brett Bowman envisioned mobile home communities as catalysts for opportunity and stability.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 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 23 Jun. 2025.
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