1
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
Public Works Manager Wayne Thames, a certified playground inspector, told council members that the limbs are experiencing failure and 54 cracks have been detected with visible rust in the metal substructure.
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Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Trump is also looking into new tariffs on copper, another key metal in EV production.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
The structure can be a decorative trellis, obelisk, or simple metal or wooden pole.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Trump is also looking into new tariffs on copper, another key metal in EV production.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
The structure can be a decorative trellis, obelisk, or simple metal or wooden pole.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
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This breakdown in the barrier then lets in outside substances and microbes, and the immune system goes wild.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to accomplish this, there must be a major temperature difference between the substance itself and its environment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s an inner strength that comes out when needed.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Boyce will take over a department that is still trying to reach full strength.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The documentary has secured cooperation from the Estate of Jack Kirby as represented by the Rosalind Kirby Family Trust, with access to personal documents, home movies and creative materials, much of which has been unseen by the public until now.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Even many of the materials that were used to construct these buildings — a lot of it was developed for wartime.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Theory one: After producing nine Bond films over 30 years, starting with GoldenEye in 1995, Broccoli no longer has the stomach or stamina for another years-long Bond production marathon.—
Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The terms refer to any exercise that enhances a muscle's overall strength or stamina.—
Katrina Carter,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Natalie does a lot of stuff with Everytown for Gun Safety.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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After Painter, Chace owns the most dazzling stuff in the Phillies’ farm system.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Critics, even in his own ranks, saw this as an unforgivable breach of a political quarantine designed to keep the AfD out of power.—
Thomas Escritt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The 34-year-old displayed his power to deliver blows to Beterbiev while still being able to evade his opponent’s counter attempts.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of people who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Giannetti is said to have taken the matter seriously and relayed Lively’s concerns to Wayfarer.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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On top of its other benefits, this shampoo also has the potential to stimulate hair growth—and increase shine.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, more than 60 department employees have been terminated, including people responsible for civil rights and financial aid, with the potential of more layoffs in the future.—
Anna North,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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