matted

verb

Definition of mattednext
past tense of mat
1
as in brightened

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2
as in shoved

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  1. brightened
  2. squashed
  3. rammed
  4. pressed
  5. replenished
  6. refreshed
  7. drenched
Verb
  • There’s also the question of what this win means for Moore, whose future has brightened considerably in the span of two weeks.
    Austin Meek, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Due to geochemical weathering, this CO2 has been drawn down into carbonate rocks as the Sun has brightened, says Schwieterman.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightened
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  • Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The best route forward for the former may be to use the latter as a negotiating piece—individual DSTs can be squashed through tariffs, but a broad regional DST may require some capitulation.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of squashed
Verb
  • Flowers and other offerings were removed almost as soon as they were laid at a makeshift memorial in the southern city of Zhuhai, where 35 people were killed Monday evening when a car rammed into a crowd of people exercising outside a sports center.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • This area was among the Gulf Coast communities struggling in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes, as Hurricane Helene rammed into the region less than two weeks before Milton arrived.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of rammed
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  • For The Times) Cathedral pressed hard for an equalizer in the final 40 minutes, but senior goalkeeper Chris Stillwell stood tall for the visitors, denying several quality chances from close range.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In his own testimony, auctioneer Jeff Tanenbaum defended the sale process when Jones’ lawyers pressed him over not holding a live auction.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pressed
Verb
  • Old, dead cells are shed and replenished with new, healthy ones from the layer beneath (the dermis).
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Our planetary neighbor’s atmosphere is unchanging, meaning the substances lost are constantly replenished by volcanic activity.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of replenished
Verb
  • With stock frequently refreshed, even regulars will find something new on every visit — a rarity in an age of the predictable.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With over half of the workforce experiencing severe burnout in the past year, The Sanctuary offers holistic wellness programming that leaves guests feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after their beachside getaway.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of refreshed
Verb
  • The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Leo [DiCaprio] comes in drenched.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of drenched
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matted

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