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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
The high densities of brine flies — so dense shorelines can look like they are matted with tar — are an indication of a healthy lake, not a pestilent one.
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Daniel Rothberg, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
Impressively, the electric motor delivers 325 lb-ft by itself, meaning the two-row SUV feels quick in Electric drive mode, obviously quicker than when matting the accelerator in Hybrid or Sport mode.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Larry shed two pounds of weight during his makeover, which saw a grooming team shaving his overgrown hair that covered his eyes and was matted.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, other looks were more bouffant and explosive, matted into Marie Antoinette costume wigs from centuries past.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Daniel Rothberg, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
Impressively, the electric motor delivers 325 lb-ft by itself, meaning the two-row SUV feels quick in Electric drive mode, obviously quicker than when matting the accelerator in Hybrid or Sport mode.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Larry shed two pounds of weight during his makeover, which saw a grooming team shaving his overgrown hair that covered his eyes and was matted.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, other looks were more bouffant and explosive, matted into Marie Antoinette costume wigs from centuries past.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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But prospects for new rodeo restrictions dimmed in November when Councilmember Kent Lee, who supports a crackdown, couldn’t get support from any colleagues.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Advertisement Most of the people first reported missing in the fires have been found safe, but with every passing day, hopes dim.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Woods also accused the prosecutor’s office of bad faith negotiating in October after a second and potential third plea deal were squashed at the last minute.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 04 of 25 Butternut Squash Pasta Butternut squash pasta is exactly the kind of luscious pasta dish that will woo anyone over.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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Stram tried to both motivate and lighten the mood against the Packers by having some staff members wear Mickey Mouse ears and piping in the Mickey Mouse theme as players arrived.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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The legendary Cynthia is back in the ATL as a friend and is always ready to lighten the mood when tensions arise.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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But Collins continued Monday to hammer at the government’s version of the evidence, saying prosecutors were trying to shove misshapen puzzle pieces into a false picture and make innocent conduct appear criminal.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Josh Allen is lurking with seven. 4d ago / 2:50 PM PST Copied Share Eagles 'shove' their way to another touchdown Andrew Greif With 12:24 to play in this game, Philadelphia leads 41-23.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The set comes with 24 pairs of patches that are formulated with hydrating ingredients to brighten under eyes.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Barber brightened up this dark mahogany, traditional office space with contemporary pieces, such as a lucite coffee table, mixed with antiques, reproductions, Rose Tarlow pieces, and the client’s collection of art.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
11 July 2024
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Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.—
Jenna Fryer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2024
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Soot blew in through gaps and cracks, sneaked under doors and snowed down from vents, homeowners said, powdering their carpets, closets, couches, pillows and quilts.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 30s with sleet and snow a possibility.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Josh Berry rams into the back of Ty Gibbs on Turn 1.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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The shooting happened after a vehicle rammed the marijuana grow house to get inside, said Oakland Police Department Deputy Chief Frederick Shavies.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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