as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy
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Recent Examples of musts
Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
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ABC News,
8 May 2026
Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.
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Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.
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Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
—
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.
—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.
—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musts
Noun
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
Noun
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In 2024 in Miami-Dade County, housing for a single adult cost $1,892 per month, food $549, transportation $424, healthcare $189, and that's not an exhaustive list of necessities — the monthly total, factoring in additional expenses, came to $3,982.
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Namely, things like comfy seating and practical necessities.
Noun
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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