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as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
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as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
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Recent Examples of metal
No metal, glass or Thermos-style containers are permitted.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The original spot, at 2295 Lexington Road and across the street from the fine-dining establishment Le Moo, resembles a hunter’s cabin or funky shack, with a wooden exterior and metal siding, covered in signs for beer brands.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
By eradicating the metal wire, EBY instead opted for a nylon thread, taking over the duty of the wire.
—Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
However, molding a sporting superstar into metal obviously comes with its challenges.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The original spot, at 2295 Lexington Road and across the street from the fine-dining establishment Le Moo, resembles a hunter’s cabin or funky shack, with a wooden exterior and metal siding, covered in signs for beer brands.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
By eradicating the metal wire, EBY instead opted for a nylon thread, taking over the duty of the wire.
—Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
However, molding a sporting superstar into metal obviously comes with its challenges.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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And if there are any more problems because of her substance abuse, all bets will be off.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the book, Vance recounted a turbulent childhood, his mother's struggle with substance use disorder and the life-changing influence of his grandmother, known to him as Mamaw.Haley BeMiller, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Built to its lot lines on all sides, the landmarked tower has a palazzo-type facade that extends from ground to roof, meant to assure of its strength and stability.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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But veteran analysts note that the US economy’s long-term strength has empirically transcended any single election or administration.Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Like many other Osprey products, the Atmos and Aura packs are treated with PFAS-free DWR and made with bluesign APPROVED materials.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Road maintenance has become more expensive as the cost of materials and labor continues to rise.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Opening new booster packs requires stamina, and waiting one day builds up enough stamina for one pack.PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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All of the young brothers that call Louis Armstrong a ‘Tom’ and all that stuff.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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So, that stuff is naturally going to come down, especially against a Rockets defense that takes away spot-up opportunities.Matt Modi, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Education and community engagement appear to be two areas of unique strength for Shelley, who even in a brief interview spoke passionately and persuasively about the power of music.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Teams at Google have made progress in recent months on software for AI models that resemble humanlike reasoning abilities, Bloomberg reported in October, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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For some endangered species, old-growth forest matters immensely.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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His career-high 25 points revealed a momentary glimpse of scoring potential.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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These factories have some of the largest employment potential of any project supported by the act.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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