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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
Meanwhile, other looks were more bouffant and explosive, matted into Marie Antoinette costume wigs from centuries past.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Cutting your lawn slightly shorter in autumn helps prevent the grass from matting under leaves and snow.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
The catalog also includes three roll call votes, matted in chocolate brown with gold frames, from some of Feinstein’s most famous motions in the Senate (estimate: $1,000 to $2,000 each).
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
According to Miele, the T2 dryer can spin and work quickly enough to dry wool without matting or shrinkage.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 7 Sep. 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Cutting your lawn slightly shorter in autumn helps prevent the grass from matting under leaves and snow.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
The catalog also includes three roll call votes, matted in chocolate brown with gold frames, from some of Feinstein’s most famous motions in the Senate (estimate: $1,000 to $2,000 each).
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
According to Miele, the T2 dryer can spin and work quickly enough to dry wool without matting or shrinkage.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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But such minor flaws don’t dim Lang’s overall achievement in throwing a complicated personality, his creative process and the international dance scene of 50 to 60 years ago into sharp relief.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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But back-to-school conflicts and football season dimmed interest.Joe Guillen, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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After those plans fell through, Luna Luna was slated for an 18-month installation in San Diego, California, funded by the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, but a breach of contract lawsuit squashed the effort.Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Watching it be squashed into nothing but smoke and steam is an exhilarating thing.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The 57-year-old coach, in the midst of his 26th season behind an NHL bench and second with the Panthers, knows when to lighten the mood with either quick-wit sarcasm or deadpanned replies.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Phil Brown came in as Phil’s assistant to lighten the mood, as things had all got a bit intense.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Biden made a huge error in trying to shove these regulations down the throats of Americans.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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After Ford wanted to leave the house with their son, the complaint says Ford threatened to beat her, then shoved her into a wall and hit her in the face.Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Teamed with a whole host of other vitamins (for synergistic purposes), this product brightens the skin whilst protecting it.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and dye Good for all skin types Can be a bit strong for those with sensitive skin If dullness and uneven tone are a concern, this toner, infused with glycolic acid, will help brighten your complexion with minimal effort.Jordan Galloway, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
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Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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The weather service's White Lake office said the region will see rain and snow this New Year's Eve.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cooler air aloft will gradually change most precipitation to snow this afternoon.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Following the explosion — and a subsequent New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans where a former Army soldier rammed a truck into a crowd, killing 14 people — fears of extremism within the military has risen.The Hill, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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The truck explosion came hours after a driver rammed a truck into a crowd in New Orleans' busy French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people before being shot dead by police.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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