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have got to

VERB
must
Synonyms
STRONG
have need
WEAK
be compelled be destined be directed be doomed be driven be made be necessitated be obliged be one's fate be ordered be required got to have no choice have to must needs pushed to the wall

Example Sentences

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The VAR officials have got to say what they see and it's a clear foul.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“This is the first time that a community collectively has said we have got to hold OpenAI responsible,” said Jay Edelson, the attorney representing the victims and their families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

In the race for leadership of the city, even Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman say things have got to change, which isn’t necessarily the best commentary on their stewardship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“The shareholders’ charge to Greg should be you have got to have a willingness to go put $300 billion to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Why? But for you, for you. Just to show that I . . “And what on earth vacuum cleaners have got to do with lions ...”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley