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as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
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as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
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Recent Examples of metal
Ivanhoe Electric continues to focus on its critical metals, data processing, and energy storage segments, with significant activities at its Santa Cruz and Tintic projects.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Go down another 20,000 miles (about 32,000 kilometers), and the hydrogen becomes more like flowing liquid metal, a material so exotic that only recently, and with great difficulty, have scientists reproduced it in the laboratory.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Items like rare and precious gems, a golden chalice, gold coins, other precious metals, jeweled necklaces and even a Tiffany Glass vase.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Scatter the different metals around the tree with ornaments, garlands, and flowers for a metallic Christmas display that sparkles next to string lights.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Go down another 20,000 miles (about 32,000 kilometers), and the hydrogen becomes more like flowing liquid metal, a material so exotic that only recently, and with great difficulty, have scientists reproduced it in the laboratory.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Items like rare and precious gems, a golden chalice, gold coins, other precious metals, jeweled necklaces and even a Tiffany Glass vase.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Scatter the different metals around the tree with ornaments, garlands, and flowers for a metallic Christmas display that sparkles next to string lights.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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And if there are any more problems because of her substance abuse, all bets will be off.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Breslin ran on a platform focused on reducing violent crime and reducing incarceration for nonviolent offenders with substance abuse and mental health issues.Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each region has its strengths and specialties, which supports a diverse economy.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Previous research has suggested that youth who are categorized as obese tend to have lower muscle strength than those considered normal weight.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The state board revised the materials after the versions proposed in May faced heavy criticism, according to the Texas Education Agency.Amanda Musa, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Styles, colors and materials that are popular in one place may not be in another.Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, spending an hourglass boosts your stamina and shortens the wait time.PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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The caffeine high felt from drinking coffee comes from adrenaline and cortisol running through your body, which provides you with stamina and euphoria.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Swamp Thing is a TV series for lovers of trash with cult followings, the stuff midnight marathons are made of.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Now people from all over the world send me their stuff.Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Another area where both the administration and Congress have power to ease regulation is on the issue of permitting reform.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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By law, Israel, as the occupying power, has the responsibility to provide education.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The 13-year-old's family sued Malone at the time but the matter was later settled out of court.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Their months-long deliberations included engaging with the Israeli government and assessing its claim that its own courts could handle the matter.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Make 2024 different from previous years and unlock all your hidden potentials.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Weather: Watch for periods of rain today, with the potential for some ponding on streets and highways.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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