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
Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Crane Travel Humidifier $20 at Amazon As a year-round allergy sufferer, having a humidifier by my side is a must.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a must for many Alaska cruise passengers.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Player sales were a must if a profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) breach was to be avoided before June 30.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Theodora buckle boots ($110) and the cozy Short Crochet booties ($65) are a must for cozy date nights and beyond.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Crane Travel Humidifier $20 at Amazon As a year-round allergy sufferer, having a humidifier by my side is a must.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a must for many Alaska cruise passengers.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Player sales were a must if a profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) breach was to be avoided before June 30.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for must
Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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The requirements would apply only to cities of more than 70,000 residents.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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Bryan is hopeful a third dog will be tested in February, but the team is still looking to find a canine that fits the research requirements.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 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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It was deemed a necessity by the former administration after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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Despite the numbers, some players and coaches questioned the necessity of headgear.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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By analyzing data from soil moisture and nutrient sensors, these systems precisely adjust irrigation and fertilization schedules based on the plants’ needs.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea take on visitors West Ham United tonight with their head coach in desperate need of a win.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Blakely has been charged with capital murder, while Washington is charged with child deprivation of necessaries with substantial harm.—
Warren Kulo | wkulo@al.com,
al,
19 Apr. 2023
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Tramontana trotted downstairs, grabbed the necessaries and made the carbonara — but the experience lingered.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
orlandosentinel.com,
11 Oct. 2019
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“Must.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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