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
Essence, 17 July 2025
Sure, seating and accessories like umbrellas are important, but tables are essential for your plates of hors d'oeuvres and refreshing cocktails, and even mood-setting lighting is a must for creating the proper ambience.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
This exclusive screening is a must for any One Piece fan.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Finally, and perhaps most obviously, in today’s office world, drinks and snacks are a must.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 7 July 2025
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Noun
To truly embody auntie-core, not just in appearance, but in spirit, a proper muumuu is a must.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
Sure, seating and accessories like umbrellas are important, but tables are essential for your plates of hors d'oeuvres and refreshing cocktails, and even mood-setting lighting is a must for creating the proper ambience.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
This exclusive screening is a must for any One Piece fan.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Finally, and perhaps most obviously, in today’s office world, drinks and snacks are a must.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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In 2024, the Biden administration proposed expanding parole in place to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens who met certain requirements, such as having lived in the country for a minimum number of years.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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Hegseth wrote in the letter that the move would not negatively affect military training, operations, readiness, or any other military requirements, per NJ Spotlight News.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 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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This leadership style reflects not just personal preference but historical necessity.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Just as with the WISeR model, the current list of codes subject to authorization includes some with questionable medical necessity or low-value.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The need for more in several key areas is clear, but the right wing will be top of their list.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Ray came almost every shift to take care of Hermon's father's vital signs and basic needs.—
Ryan Katz,
NPR,
21 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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