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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4
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
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
In a motion to reconsider an earlier voice vote on the matter, 33 Republicans and all of the House's Democrats said no thanks.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Kristen Rogers, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But neither his diagnosis nor his treatment by the psychiatrist were disclosed to Glossip's defense team, which Drummond said indicated prosecutors elicited false testimony on the matter.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
In a motion to reconsider an earlier voice vote on the matter, 33 Republicans and all of the House's Democrats said no thanks.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The type and grind of tea also mattered to a minor degree.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Many have struggled with the ethical conundrum and the whole mind-bending shenanigan is undoubtedly going to remain a morally thorny topic for eons to come.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Last season, five conference teams made the field, something that became a big topic of conversation.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Approaches, that have mostly relied on the ‘break things first, apologize later’ approach.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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In fact, there are many, many things that shouldn’t go in the dishwasher.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Juan Peña,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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According to the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service, paper refund checks sent by mail are 16 times more likely to have an issue—including getting lost, being misdirected, stolen or uncashed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This has presented the astronomy community with a problem.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most years, the Jets and Everton are in the shadows of the other teams in their city, the Giants and Liverpool, while injury problems to star players are another common theme.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Stadium ban: When serving a stadium ban, the manager cannot enter the ground their team is playing at on the matchday, use any facilities on the site, or position themselves in any vicinity that gives a direct view of the pitch.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Wolves rub up against it and frolic in the vicinity.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That means the seeding will not always be the same as the final rankings done by the CFP selection committee.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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This means businesses can deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The White House did not immediately respond to questions about why the news conference was called off.—
Justin Spike,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Very, According to Focus Group Elon Musk's DOGE Sued by 14 States Musk responded that his issue is with the number of people who are allegedly a part of Social Security and not alive.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Take care of your mental health While juggling all the practical issues related to a surprise firing, make sure to practice some self-care, experts say.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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