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has to

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verb phrase

  • Used to express that something is required or necessary; must.

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From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee voted 3-0 in favor of the measure, but the proposal still has to clear a full City Council vote in order to become law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

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  • is obliged to
  • gotta
  • is supposed to
  • needs to
  • is required to

Possible Antonyms

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  • doesn't have to
  • is optional
  • need not
  • is free to

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