must be is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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verb phrase
- To indicate a strong likelihood or logical conclusion about a situation.
- To state a rule, command, or requirement that is mandatory.
Example Sentences
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Holm explained that the process was viewed as a last resort, and that individuals must be considered significantly ill and have a limited life expectancy before a lung transplant could be deemed appropriate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The town now has just two credit cards that must be signed out, she added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- it's a given that
- no doubt is
- is required to be
- it's a safe bet that
- is surely
