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an approximate amount, extent, or degree a simple meal that can be prepared in a matter of 20 to 30 minutes

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matter

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verb

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to be of importance she believes that doing well in school really does matter

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Recent Examples of matter
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
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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 See All Example Sentences for matter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
  • The class will cover topics including field markings and how to identify local birds.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The best nutrients for bone health Here’s where things get interesting: dairy foods meet many of these requirements.
    Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    Jay Fisher, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Food aside, all of their deliveries are transported via mail plane every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The problem for City on the day, and in several games this season, was that there was no end product after the dribbles.
    Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Solving the problem of pediatric boarding will require efforts on many fronts.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • All buildings in the vicinity with windows facing towards the bomb were also evacuated.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The Kairos reactors also run at lower power and lower pressure than traditional reactors, which means lower risk.
    David Pogue, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, the question has been, does Minnesota reciprocate that interest?
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • That context is not brought up in Maria Shriver’s question.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Bieber has been public about past health issues, including his mental health struggles, dealing with temporary facial paralysis in 2023 due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome and a Lyme disease diagnosis in 2020.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more.
    Bradford Betz, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025

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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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