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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
As outlined by Groomers U, pet owners should assess whether the cut was due to matting, as this may leave groomers with limited options.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The work is difficult, with the players’ hair soaked with sweat and matted by their helmets.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Groomers Online says the breed's fur needs to be brushed daily to avoid matting, along with professional grooming every four to six weeks.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The work is difficult, with the players’ hair soaked with sweat and matted by their helmets.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Groomers Online says the breed's fur needs to be brushed daily to avoid matting, along with professional grooming every four to six weeks.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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Additional observations will help confirm whether disintegration is the true cause of the comet’s apparent outburst and dimming.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Fitbit Future These watches were released after Google’s acquisition of Fitbit was completed, and dimming down the Versa and Sense lines smarts may have been seen as a way to avoid in-house competition with the Pixel Watch family.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Pollinators including honeybees, bumblebees, and squash bees, fertilize flowers by transporting pollen from male blooms to female blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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Luggage storage services offer a way to lighten your load, and to protect your valuables with security guarantees.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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British royals expert Hilary Fordwich stressed to Fox News Digital that William’s intention is to help lighten his father’s workload as the monarch continues his treatments while taking on duties at the same time.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Cody then admitted to shoving his son and that a fight ensued between all parties.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2025
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When his son stepped in between Balmer and his wife, Balmer allegedly shoved his son out of the way and then punched his wife with a closed fist.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hudson's, and potentially Belichick's presence at the competition will only brighten the national spotlight on it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight outdoor security camera brightens your driveway with a 50% discount while capturing clear footage day or night.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, though, Bale bulked back up as Christopher Nolan came calling with Batman Begins (2005), which was followed by leading roles in Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn (2006) and the underrated remake of Western 3:10 to Yuma (2007) alongside Russell Crowe.—
Johnny Loftus,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 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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She was snowed into her village and couldn't reach a hospital.—
Khwaga Ghani,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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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 6:14, a 20-foot birdie putt from Rose ramming into the 18th hole.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Recently, her 800-pound draft horse became spooked and rammed into her, knocking her down in the process.—
Nicole Pajer,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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