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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.
—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
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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Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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For many people, those monthly benefits will serve as a critical source of their overall income, helping to cover the costs of everything from housing and healthcare and everyday necessities.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Add trays to the top to organize keys, mail, leashes, and other everyday necessities, and use the bottom for decorative storage baskets, blankets, board games, and more.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Noun
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District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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