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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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
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Whether deportations will climb into the millions nationwide, though, is another matter.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
Zach Harper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The losses to Ohio State and Oregon don’t matter to Penn State right now.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Then there’s the matter of his authoritarian socialist state – on the far side of the ideological spectrum from Trump’s rightwing MAGA movement.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Whether deportations will climb into the millions nationwide, though, is another matter.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
Whatever sparks a change in execution doesn’t matter, as long as the progress is sustainable.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The losses to Ohio State and Oregon don’t matter to Penn State right now.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
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Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
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While the topic is frequently debated, data suggests that remote work may boost productivity.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Special run-flat tires, a new thing at the time, finish off the impenetrable visage.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Before things go in a shocking direction, the finale has some big plans for Camille (Alexandria Riley).—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Garvey and his shipping company were now being investigated by the FBI under the presiding eye of J. Edgar Hoover, which would lead to his conviction of mail fraud and a sentence of five years in prison.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Turow took a job at the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago and plunged into high-profile trial work, successfully prosecuting a Cook County judge charged with mail fraud and extortion, among other cases.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, this is reminiscent of the supply chain problems brought on by the pandemic, where second- and third-order effects proved damaging and inflationary.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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After one such outage, at their wedding, El Khoury and Abu-Rish took a vow to get to the bottom of the seemingly intractable problem.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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That is first signaled by a small plane crashing in the forested vicinity, its passengers looking very much like professional assassins who’ve just been professionally assassinated.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Key Background There are three major fires still burning in the vicinity of Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has burned more than 23,000 acres, and the Eaton Fire, which has burned more than 14,000.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the unambiguous—and largely unexamined—nature of the U.K.’s support for Ukraine means that there isn’t a Plan B if the dynamic of the war shifts away from Kyiv this year.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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First, users can ask the chatbot questions and receive direct answers.—
Louise Matsakis,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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Glenn shut down a reporter’s question, who was adamant about getting an answer about Rodgers’ status.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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So many young women in our writers’ room were talking about the true epidemic of confidence issues for young women who are victimized by the way they’ve been taught to speak to themselves.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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This would maintain the current legal landscape, offering businesses a temporary reprieve from these reporting obligations while broader legal issues surrounding district courts' powers are further clarified.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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