1
as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
that is not relevant to the matter under discussion
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2
as in thing
something to be dealt with
we must take care of this matter before it becomes a real problem
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3
as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
I've been thinking about the matter all night, and I believe I have a solution
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as in to mean
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matter
Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The corduroy fabric is comfortable to sit on no matter the season and comes in gray, green, beige and tan.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
If deprivation negatively affects our mood, happiness and well-being, isn’t overall nutrition and access to food what truly matters?
—Anna Bisogno Papa, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The case was then referred to an FBI agent who investigates national security matters related to domestic, international terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The corduroy fabric is comfortable to sit on no matter the season and comes in gray, green, beige and tan.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
Pope Francis briefed on world, church matters on 24th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican
On Sunday, Francis released a text of his Angelus address -- his weekly address -- thanking the doctors and nurses who have been caring for him in the hospital.
—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
If deprivation negatively affects our mood, happiness and well-being, isn’t overall nutrition and access to food what truly matters?
—Anna Bisogno Papa, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Focus on natural speech patterns, like questions and conversational language, and ensure your site addresses the common topics your audience might voice-search.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The discussion surrounding the MVP topic between Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokić is huge, with the two seemingly neck and neck as the regular season heads into its final stages.—
Tony Jones,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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But as things picked up for Summit, the pandemic hit.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Best was the gritty leader Mount Carmel needed Wednesday night when things got tough down the stretch.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Darin Stewart,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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Under the law, people registering using the federal form who did not have documents to prove citizenship could be registered as federal-only voters but would not be able to vote for president or by mail, the court ruling says.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ben Edwards, Global Marketing Leader: Specialized is all about innovation, about solving problems for riders.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Air traffic controllers would continue to work, though there have been problems with absenteeism during previous shutdowns.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Residents are not currently in the line of fire, but officials warned that people in the vicinity should be prepared in case evacuations become necessary.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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All buildings in the vicinity with windows facing towards the bomb were also evacuated.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Currently, the federal agency has about 600,000 employees, meaning approximately 300,000 could be on the chopping block.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those frequent reports and projections are key, experts say, because food crises evolve over time, meaning early interventions save lives and save money.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lalami’s writing has often revolved around questions of migration, belonging, and the thin membrane that separates citizen from outsider; The Dream Hotel mines similar themes.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Billboard staffers answer these questions and more below.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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The furor reverberated nationally after Charlene Villaseñor Black, chair of Blackwell’s Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies, posted a public message of gratitude to the Indigenous scholars who brought the issue to light.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Plus, there are limits on what a state can constitutionally do on issues related to immigration, Kettler said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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