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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
When adding whole leaves, mix them into the compost pile to avoid matting.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
The high densities of brine flies — so dense shorelines can look like they are matted with tar — are an indication of a healthy lake, not a pestilent one.
—Daniel Rothberg, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
When adding whole leaves, mix them into the compost pile to avoid matting.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
The high densities of brine flies — so dense shorelines can look like they are matted with tar — are an indication of a healthy lake, not a pestilent one.
—Daniel Rothberg, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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Despite their polite and understated personalities, the Japanese can’t dim their enthusiasm for baseball’s brightest star.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though the doors of Red Cat closed for that period, its spirit never dimmed.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Anticipating that the quality would be fully there soon, Agarwal launched the Kickstarter, along with marketing efforts that Agarwal said had to be squashed due to unexpectedly high interest in the spoons.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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But, following Pereira's defeat to Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313 last weekend, any thoughts of that matchup as a viable bout appear to have been squashed.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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View 9 Images View gallery - 9 images Following the recent launch of the impressive, all-new X-Dome series, Durston has burrowed back in the workshop to tweak and lighten some of its already-svelte existing tent models.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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There’s a lot of levity here as well, to lighten the mood amid all the shootouts.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the short video, posted on March 10, a man sits on the sofa wearing his hood up, while Wilson shows him affection—by lying on top of him and trying to get as close as possible, at one point even shoving his face into the man's hood.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ever dragged an unbelievably heavy suitcase down a cobblestone street or tried to shove one into the trunk of a tiny taxi?—
Allison Palmer,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ahead, the 10 best kojic acid products to brighten and clear your skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Patients looking to brighten their skin tone and reduce fine lines often turn to Silkro and Thulium laser treatments, which refine skin texture while addressing pigmentation concerns.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Vaquero Bandido honors those traditions by leaving the product as natural as possible, with no juices to bulk it up, and an ingredients list showcasing nothing but beef and seasoning.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 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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Anyone trying to snow the public with bogus math felt his sting and earned his contempt.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the time, authorities believed the weather, which was snowing at the time, may have been a factor in the crash, according to ABC affiliate KSTP and CBS affiliate WCCO.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Germany car ramming attack leaves 1 dead, others injured One person is dead and others are reported injured following a car ramming attack on Monday, March 3, in Mannheim, Germany.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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On New Year's Day, 14 people were killed and numerous others were injured in a car ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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