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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
Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
One of the top reasons to invest in a sports car is its ability to feel more maneuverable, cut through traffic with ease, and just feel like there’s less metal to account for when ripping along down a fun road.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, China banned the US from importing critical metals used in tech manufacturing.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
What's New After a global product development partner voluntarily recalled its Italian meatball dry mix last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its second highest risk classification over concerns of potential metal contamination.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
One of the top reasons to invest in a sports car is its ability to feel more maneuverable, cut through traffic with ease, and just feel like there’s less metal to account for when ripping along down a fun road.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, China banned the US from importing critical metals used in tech manufacturing.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
What's New After a global product development partner voluntarily recalled its Italian meatball dry mix last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its second highest risk classification over concerns of potential metal contamination.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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Sickle cell disease arises from errors in a gene that makes hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen throughout the body and gives red blood cells their color.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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The study found that there were declines across substances.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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It should be noted that the Crocs brand achieved over 20% growth in China in Q3, a challenging market for many brands, and also saw strength in Australia, France, and Germany.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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She’s just found some kernel of strength and integrity.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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While this was just the beginning of the trial, there were a significant amount of material facts that came to light through testimony, documents, emails, text messages, and letters within and between the companies since 2021.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most of his clothes were made out of durable materials that could be washed and dried overnight.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s always been the case that the big auto OEMs were unlikely to have the stamina for this race.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Walking has been shown to improve strength, stamina, and flexibility and reduce the risk or severity of several chronic health concerns.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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While it's not expected to snow on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the white stuff from Monday could hang around to give the holiday a festive look.Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The whole sequence where the Doctor pilots the TARDIS down the motorway while trying to save Donna is edge-of-your-seat stuff.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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Texas is generating by far the most electricity from wind power and is fast deploying battery energy storage.Ella Nilsen, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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At a lunch on Monday with members of the press, President Joan Laporta spoke on the matter and attempted to put minds at rest.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The briefing was the first time the White House will substantially weigh in on the matter.The Hill, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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This curiosity led him to specialize in immunology during his Ph.D. studies, focusing on the immune system’s potential to combat diseases, including cancer.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meteorologists report a hazardous weather outlook when there is a potential for hazardous weather within the coming seven days.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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