as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy
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Recent Examples of musts
Aloe Vera Gel For sunburns or just extra protection during sightseeing, aloe vera gel and sunscreen are musts.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Be sure to stop by DeLuca’s Pizza and SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint, which are musts after working up an appetite hiking the trails and boating the waterways.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The spinach bacon salad and Greek-style pasta salad are two absolute musts in my book.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Be sure to stop by DeLuca’s Pizza and SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint, which are musts after working up an appetite hiking the trails and boating the waterways.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The spinach bacon salad and Greek-style pasta salad are two absolute musts in my book.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musts
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Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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These families, already in fragile and vulnerable situations, may face additional hardships as they are forced to prioritize household expenses such as rent, utilities, and gas, over food and other necessities.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump has also pressured countries into removing trade barriers that range from taxes on American beef and soybeans to car safety and local content requirements in Japan and Indonesia, according to the New York Times.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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There are also no age requirements for potential pilots.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Instead of losing the sale, the agent could interact with other retailers’ agents to source the item, complete the transaction, and fulfill the order — creating a frictionless and endless shopping experience that puts the shopper’s needs first.—
Matt Renner,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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