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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
Shivali Kukreja, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Also, considering that 27% of house fires are caused by lint build-up in clothes dryers, cleaning out the duct at least once per year is a must.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
For someone who’s as busy living the pop star life as Dua Lipa, traveling in style is a must.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
And of course, sneaking a Hershey kiss or two along the way is a must.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Risk management isn’t just a must; this is an opportunity to lead, adjust and thrive.
—Shivali Kukreja, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Also, considering that 27% of house fires are caused by lint build-up in clothes dryers, cleaning out the duct at least once per year is a must.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
For someone who’s as busy living the pop star life as Dua Lipa, traveling in style is a must.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
And of course, sneaking a Hershey kiss or two along the way is a must.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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In the final hours of the legislative session, the Ohio House and Senate agreed to a package of bills that include hospital price transparency requirements and a measure allowing universities to pay student athletes.Haley BeMiller, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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That has not totally vanished from his game — with 1.6 switches per 100 passes this season — but Slot’s style of play is predicated on greater control in the build-up phase, meaning there is less requirement for Alexander-Arnold to play those searching cross-field balls.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 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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Opened in 1914, the Santa Cruz structure became the West Coast’s longest wooden wharf out of necessity, given Monterey Bay’s shallow waters near the Santa Cruz shoreline, said Ross Gibson, 69, historian for the Santa Cruz Sentinel.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Go for an of-the-moment fanny pack or mini backpack that fits just the necessities and nothing more.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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There is a tension between the need for short-term results and the desire for a long-term plan to construct solid foundations.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Loans alternatives If Rocket Loans isn’t for you, there are still plenty of other personal loan options in the market that can suit your needs.Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 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 31 Dec. 2024.
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