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
Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
After relaxing at the hotel — this may be the perfect time to rest at the rooftop pool or hit up the spa for a facial — dinner with Thomas Keller is a must.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For that, Lien says iPhone's portrait mode is a must.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
After relaxing at the hotel — this may be the perfect time to rest at the rooftop pool or hit up the spa for a facial — dinner with Thomas Keller is a must.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to USA TODAY that the agency still had plans to enforce the identification requirement for every adult traveler starting Wednesday, May 7.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Applicants still need to meet requirements, such as having good moral character and being a lawful permanent resident at the time of their naturalization interview.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 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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The risks are too high to overlook the necessity of an all-encompassing approach to holistic cybersecurity.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Brown is working to slow down, too, if only out of necessity.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Similarly, our Native Hawaiian CDFIs are experts at developing the services and products to meet the needs of the community.—
Oweesta,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some committee members have indicated that Southington doesn’t need a bus system, that micro transit services (small buses offering door to door service) would be sufficient to satisfy the public transportation needs of Southington’s residents.—
George Pohorilak,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Latinos are necessaries for the North American community.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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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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“Must.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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