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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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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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as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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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
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Still, critics predicted an increase in racial profiling by police if they're given greater authority in immigration enforcement matters.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Log in! Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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Noun
Towsley has expertise in the matter, having designed and installed snowmaking systems for ski resorts across the U.S., according to company documents.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Still, critics predicted an increase in racial profiling by police if they're given greater authority in immigration enforcement matters.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
That unease, many voters said, was compounded by the weight of knowing that in a swing state like Arizona, where the presidential race seemed razor-thin, every vote mattered, and their vote could ultimately play an outsize role in deciding who would be the next person to sit in the White House.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Log in! Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
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Gino Filippone was at a dinner with seasoned real-estate brokers this spring when the obvious topic came up: the NAR settlement.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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News of the death toll sent shock waves through Chinese social media, although the topic ranked only 11th on Weibo, China’s X-like platform, which is subject to strict internet censorship.Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of what’s next, one thing is clear: Arcane ranks among the best video game adaptations ever, and stands out amid the current avalanche of releases as a perfect example of how to expand on the world of video games while driving people back to the source.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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People seemed upset at the suggestion that these horrific things could be happening right under your nose in suburbia.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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These challenges target individuals who forwarded their mail without updating voter registration and U.S. citizens overseas who, under federal law, are limited to voting in federal races, such as those for president and Congress.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Though those efforts have failed, the Republican National Committee recently found success in its appeal challenging how Mississippi similarly accepts mail ballots received after Election Day.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The markets and materials that these countries possess will only become more central to solving problems that the incoming president expresses great interest in addressing, such as bolstering U.S. supply chains and securing critical minerals.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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There’s also a problem on the booze level with Christiaan, who makes his cake with a Dutch confection called advocaat.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The attacks, along with an increase in gang activity around the embassy’s vicinity, have prompted embassy officials to begin the process of evacuating up to 20 diplomatic staff from the capital, another source told CNN on Thursday.David Culver, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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Otherwise, the age-old criticism will apply - that Israel has the power to make war but not to make lasting peace in its vicinity, to demolish but not to reconstitute and therefore ends up in endless wars with no permanent security.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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His new role would mean relinquishing his outsider critic status and working from within a massive government system, leading an agency of 80,000 employees and dealing with everything from drug approvals to food recalls to the pandemic response.Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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This depends on the terms of the employee’s contract and whether that contract provides that an employee is at-will and can be terminated for any reason or can be terminated only for cause, meaning a specific reason often related to employee misconduct.Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Send tips or questions to [email protected].Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Pelicans, who were also playing on the second night of a back-to-back after picking up a home win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, also had significant injury issues.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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But, if the justices want to resolve the issue presented by Skrmetti, there’s no reason why the Court can’t decide this case in its current term (which means a decision is likely in late June), regardless of how the procedural drama shakes out.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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