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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
His research has identified patterns of dysregulation in exposure to or metabolism of metals that some evidence suggests could be associated with autism.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Smelting these metals required the Romans to gather large amounts of wood, which also contributed to widespread deforestation and land degradation, per the study.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Real metal Any quality wedding band is made of an alloy, or mixture of metals, that is long-lasting and durable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
State police were able to deploy a stop stick on the driver side front tire of the Toyota, which eventually became stuck between the left lane and metal beam guardrail along the center median, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Smelting these metals required the Romans to gather large amounts of wood, which also contributed to widespread deforestation and land degradation, per the study.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Real metal Any quality wedding band is made of an alloy, or mixture of metals, that is long-lasting and durable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
State police were able to deploy a stop stick on the driver side front tire of the Toyota, which eventually became stuck between the left lane and metal beam guardrail along the center median, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Graham’s comments come as debate rages over the substance of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which Trump announced last week, and what a deal could entail.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The Illinois Department of Human Services departments tasked with mental health and substance use would be combined under an executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker, his office announced Friday.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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And so our – our whole position from the beginning was trying to put America in a position of peace through strength.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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All guests were able to partake in a free fitness assessment that tested markers like grip strength to assign them a biological age.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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Poor planning can jeopardize access to space, materials, and equipment, leading to obstacles that drain time and money.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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In 2008, California significantly strengthened its building code, requiring developers of new homes in high fire-risk areas to use fire-resistant building materials, enclose eaves to stop them from trapping sparks and insert mesh screens over vents to prevent embers from getting into homes.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Less muscle means less stamina and strength and more fatigue, making treatment and recovery more difficult.30 Foods to Help Gain Weight Choosing foods high in protein and calories can help achieve weight gain.—
Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump seems to welcome every opportunity to show off his stamina and strike a contrast with Biden, even months after defeating him.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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But the ballplayer stuff, that was just icing on the cake.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Then, two days later, the stuff about him having a restraining order came out.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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For all of Trump’s abuses of power in his first term, culminating in his attempt to subvert the 2020 election, his administration never attempted to openly defy a court order despite losing, by one analysis, over three quarters of the federal cases it was involved in.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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With only around 60,000 Gaelic-language speakers left in the world, The Island is doing wonders for representation and at the same time constitutes so much more — an entertaining, twisty crime thriller featuring a dose of star power in the form of Industry breakout Sagar Radia.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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What's Next Francis' decision to address U.S. bishops so explicitly on a political matter underscores the significance of the moment.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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While Democrats and Republicans voted along party lines on the issue, Democrats Lynn LaPlante and Lucy Chang Evans abstained from the vote and expressed disappointment that the matter was raised.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, Jordan thinks his roster can compete with any team in the league, and the Saints' 5-12 record this season doesn't reflect their potential.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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There is extreme sadness, too, in Gigi never discovering her full potential in the game, her special talent never running its full course.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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