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
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Multifactor authentication, which combines multiple verification methods, is a must.
—Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The racerback cut allows your arms to move, which is a must for yoga and strength-training sessions.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen $13 $7 at Amazon With multiple outdoor pools and water slides on each Disney cruise ship, along with stops to private islands like Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay, sun protection is a must.
—Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Island hopping would be a must, too, whether visiting forested Curieuse to commune with giant tortoises or touring Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve to ogle a giant forest of sea coconut palm trees.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Multifactor authentication, which combines multiple verification methods, is a must.
—Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The racerback cut allows your arms to move, which is a must for yoga and strength-training sessions.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen $13 $7 at Amazon With multiple outdoor pools and water slides on each Disney cruise ship, along with stops to private islands like Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay, sun protection is a must.
—Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must
Noun
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Select programming languages, frameworks and tools that align with project requirements, scalability and long-term goals.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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To comply with the new requirements, producers either need to start cooking their products or come up with another way to cut the risk in their food safety plans.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 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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For him, that goal is both personal and a necessity.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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During a town-hall meeting with staff in the network’s Hudson Yards headquarters this month, Mr. Thompson presented a series of slides that underscored the necessity of CNN’s digital pivot, flagging its underperforming advertising business and the lack of energy on its website.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For professional advice, consult a dermatologist who can offer a more detailed exam and suggest the best products for your needs.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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For Soderbergh, the need to update his library largely comes down to one specific technological upgrade.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 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 | 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 27 Jan. 2025.
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