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Recent Examples of shall
Ask and ye shall receive: here, the perfect classic evening bags, from collectible pieces from Chanel and Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, to pieces worn by royals.
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Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 9 Jan. 2023
If multiple individuals are entitled to receive a reward, the same shall be paid pro rata, meaning the total amount to be paid on each reward is $7,500.
—Sarah Portney, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2022
Whatever your personal feelings on Kardashian (all of which are certainly valid), there's no doubt that her ongoing divorce proceedings from the ex-husband-who-shall-not-be-named have made 2022 more stressful than average.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2022
When a puck is batted to an opponent, play shall continue.
—Dallas News, 17 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shall
must
Verb
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The block party is free, but people who want to attend must RSVP.—
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“Shall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shall. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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