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
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
With six full days to grab incredible discounts, shoppers can snag top brands and Walmart exclusives, making this event a must for anyone looking to save big.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Animal print accessories are a must, and the leopard heels at Le Monde Beryl’s first Milan presentation stole the spotlight.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Fortifying the lines on both sides of the ball is a must.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Over at the Girlfriends Check-In, the ladies start arriving, and Quad lays down the ground rules: cocktails are a must, and no one can bring up the past.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
With six full days to grab incredible discounts, shoppers can snag top brands and Walmart exclusives, making this event a must for anyone looking to save big.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Animal print accessories are a must, and the leopard heels at Le Monde Beryl’s first Milan presentation stole the spotlight.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Fortifying the lines on both sides of the ball is a must.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Based on these results, the researchers recommend updating the current B12 requirements.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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If a recruit was outside these requirements, the applicant was granted 90 days to comply with Army regulations.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 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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From high-end to affordable, watches have been a staple piece on many women’s wrists up until around the past two decades, when technology replaced the necessity and women's fashion seemed to leave timepieces behind.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Out of necessity, James Madison wrote, of some stable institution in the government.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Over the last six years, the aerospace industry has yet to match its 2018 record production and has also fallen short of manufacturing enough planes to satisfy the needs of airlines.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The concept is similar to reflectors on a runway that help guide landing airplanes, and the LRA can operate without the need for power or mechanical control.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 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 | [email protected],
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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