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
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.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
The Supertree Grove and Cloud Forest are both musts for photographers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Renegar says that mousse and a vent brush are musts to add volume to the hair and turn it under with some bend.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Finding a veteran to push Carter and Barrett into competition and adding a caddy to stabilize young mistakes are musts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The Supertree Grove and Cloud Forest are both musts for photographers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Renegar says that mousse and a vent brush are musts to add volume to the hair and turn it under with some bend.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Finding a veteran to push Carter and Barrett into competition and adding a caddy to stabilize young mistakes are musts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musts
Noun
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The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Democrats contend that the legislation will disenfranchise many of their voters because of its strict requirements for proving one’s identity and citizenship.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even as a successful homebuilder and entrepreneur, the 35-year-old says his income barely covers the necessities for his growing household.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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As consumers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many households — particularly those that are middle or low income — will be forced to cut their budgets in other places, explains Francesco D’Acunto, a finance professor at Georgetown University.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Nexstar-Tegna merger will accelerate exactly that trend, concentrating broadcast power in fewer corporate hands, shrinking independent editorial voices and prioritizing national business interests over local needs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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