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
Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
The paper pegs the total deal size at $6 billion, citing four people familiar with the matter, with the hope of closing the deal within the next month.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Flavio Maluf,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The siege lasted so long that a donkey's head sold for eighty pieces of silver, and a cup of dove's dung sold for five pieces of silver.
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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Noun
Moreover, the matter would have to be shielded from the noise of other forms of radiation.
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Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
The paper pegs the total deal size at $6 billion, citing four people familiar with the matter, with the hope of closing the deal within the next month.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Verb
That order matters more than people expect.
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Flavio Maluf,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The siege lasted so long that a donkey's head sold for eighty pieces of silver, and a cup of dove's dung sold for five pieces of silver.
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.
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But an Iran agreement that allows those barrels to come back into stockpiles, and actually refilling the inventories, are two separate things.
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Kylee explained that Aven eventually ended things again, citing the damage done to their relationship.
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Any unsolicited contact about the estate, by phone, mail, or email, should be verified directly with your attorney before any response.
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Someone stole a check in a woman’s outgoing mail between June 8 and June 10.
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Common travel problems include flight delays, lost luggage, and unexpected hotel issues.
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Plants that thrive in similar conditions eliminate problems later.
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The system offers an optimal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios in the close and immediate vicinity.
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Bull sharks had been seen in the vicinity.
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But so have yields for other countries’ bonds as the world grapples with what the US-Israeli war with Iran means for inflation.
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They are generally paid minimum wage, and any infraction or exam failure can mean an immediate withdrawal of one’s conditional employment offer, the former trainees interviewed said.
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.
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The report comes as the rupiah sits at a record low versus the dollar, with questions about the country’s fiscal health rampant and trouble with capital outflows.
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This issue could be one Denver faces for years to come.
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Tara Gallegos, a spokesperson for Newsom’s office, said the issue involved late paperwork at a time when the governor’s staff was focused on emergency response and supporting survivors.
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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