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
Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Bringing in more talent is a must for the Spartans to make a deeper run.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
To make the adventure more manageable, lightweight luggage that’s easy to carry is a must, and a travel backpack that holds as much as a carry-on suitcase can be the ultimate solution.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
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Noun
So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Bringing in more talent is a must for the Spartans to make a deeper run.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
To make the adventure more manageable, lightweight luggage that’s easy to carry is a must, and a travel backpack that holds as much as a carry-on suitcase can be the ultimate solution.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Employers can reach out to an immigration attorney to implement a strategic approach as immigration requirements tighten.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Among the recommendations listed: streamlining the design and construction requirements.—
Miguel Chacon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 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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India’s strategic recalibration toward China is rooted less in a softening security posture and more in economic necessity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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But their schedules are getting packed, and Nic was mulling the necessity of a joint calendar.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kenyan President William Ruto, in a June letter to the council, spoke about the need for more and better equipment, and more funding and personnel.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Instead, a spokesperson for the department instead stressed the need for stability in the West Bank.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Must.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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