Definitions

have 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 got to have no choice must needs pushed to the wall

VERB

ought to

Synonyms

WEAK

behooves is becoming is fitting is logical is natural is necessary is reasonable is responsible for must requires

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"We no longer have to wait for an asteroid or comet to come to Earth to understand their histories," Ms. Losurdo said.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

At some point though, he'll have to find time to decide what to wear.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

“I have to care about Darrell’s heart,” he said, referring to himself and tearing up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

And I know I have a job incomplete ... so I have to come back for this guy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

“Yes, I was just wondering. I have to pick out a piece for a class presentation, and I don’t like any we have to choose from.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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