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
Noun
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The child tax credit was also a popular topic during the presidential race in 2024, with both Trump and then-Vice President Kamala Harris publicly supporting the tax break, but disagreeing on who should get it.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Child care and early childhood were among the topics included in the interim charges assigned to lawmakers to study ahead of the legislative session, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 14.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Read on for our top suggestions on things to do in the Navarre Beach area.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
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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But even with technological advances, problems remain.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
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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That means no large pasta pot to clean, only one skillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Where were questions about Syria, Iran, Yemen, or Saudi Arabia?—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Other county department heads were prodded by the supervisors on the questions that have come repeatedly from constituents.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Instead of tapping into a single family’s reservoir of trauma, the shift broadens Paradise’s world and raises its stakes, providing Fogelman a platform to address some of the most urgent issues of our time.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Part of the issue is shaky goaltending in the absence of Anthony Stolarz.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
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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