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
Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The talks were, according to a senior U.S. official with knowledge of the matter, broad and aimed at maintaining a dialogue.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
That didn’t matter, because the Rangers were protecting a lead and Columbus didn’t have many looks either.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Cops: Man with body trauma found dead on Near North Side street
How much does Dennis Allen’s ‘win now’ messaging matter?
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The talks were, according to a senior U.S. official with knowledge of the matter, broad and aimed at maintaining a dialogue.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Listen to this article MIAMI — If nothing else, through the ups and downs, the closing stretch of the Miami Heat’s regular season offered a reminder that big men still can matter in today’s NBA and that a new generation has arrived — including the Heat’s Kel’el Ware.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
That didn’t matter, because the Rangers were protecting a lead and Columbus didn’t have many looks either.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Arcadia Earth has been a proponent of the sustainability conversations around fashion, with a pop-up in Soho, New York City amid the pandemic, that became a hub for productive talks with circularity around fashion being the topic of choice.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By Jenna Ryu April 10, 2025 A playful rivalry is one thing.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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And also, thinking about thousands of others going through the same thing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The process starts by filling out an I-90 form online or by mail and paying the fee.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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The testing required customers to submit a saliva sample by mail to then receive personalized genetic reports, which has resulted in the company holding the genetic data of more than 15 million customers.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another problem: The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to hear its challenge of a rule that prevents a president from firing independent agency board members without cause.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Irving with Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford along with Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington - that’s a team that would have been a problem.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then there was the problem of whether there would be enough demand to support another limestone quarry in the vicinity.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bill by Republican Rep. David Faulkner would establish an alert system, similar to the Amber Alert system, that would issue a notice to the public when there's been an unprovoked shark attack in the vicinity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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They got engaged in 2021, when Meyer popped the question.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both sides ironed out a few outstanding issues in court.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Smith expressed doubt that Trump will ultimately decide to raise taxes on the rich to pay for more tax relief for the working class, given where most Republican lawmakers stand on the issue.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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