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
Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
For Christy Millar, a 39-year-old with end-stage kidney disease (which is when the kidneys can no longer function on their own) having a catalog of movies and TV shows at the ready on her iPad is a must.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
While the Xbox Series X does come with 1TB of internal storage, this will be a must for Xbox Series S owners, which came with a 500GB storage capacity.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
Consider travel insurance Travel insurance while visiting India is a must; not only are the hospitals in India not up to North American standards but the cost of evacuating out of some of the more remote regions of the country would be astronomical.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
For curly girls who switch up their look, this customizable diffuser is a must.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
For Christy Millar, a 39-year-old with end-stage kidney disease (which is when the kidneys can no longer function on their own) having a catalog of movies and TV shows at the ready on her iPad is a must.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
While the Xbox Series X does come with 1TB of internal storage, this will be a must for Xbox Series S owners, which came with a 500GB storage capacity.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
Consider travel insurance Travel insurance while visiting India is a must; not only are the hospitals in India not up to North American standards but the cost of evacuating out of some of the more remote regions of the country would be astronomical.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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First, a Pennsylvania court will determine if the legal requirements for extradition are met.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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So buyers can sidestep the requirements that typically come with buying a firearm.Holly Yan, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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The president-elect also wavered on the necessity of detention facilities.Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Time and again, Israel has carried out unlawful, deadly attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in places and under circumstances with no presence of Hamas nor any military necessity.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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