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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Relevance
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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
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
And that our votes count and matter.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Becoming immersed in the islands’ rhythm together reminds you why these women matter.
—Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Apple is paying about $140 million per year for the racing rights, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
And that our votes count and matter.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
But quantity matters almost as much as quality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Becoming immersed in the islands’ rhythm together reminds you why these women matter.
—Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Back in August, OpenAI published an update to ChatGPT with stronger controls on the bot’s responses to certain conversational topics amid mounting concern that some users are building harmful emotional attachments to chatbots.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Return expectations are a hot topic for shoppers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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And while handing Ole Miss its first loss of the year was reason to celebrate, things got pretty somber rather quickly for the Bulldogs after learning the injury status of one of their top playmakers.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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In addition, a stranger will come to town that will shake things up for Sharon and recontextualize both her past and her present.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Public offices remain open, mail delivery continues, and flags are not being lowered.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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All mail-in ballots must be received by the voter’s local county election office by Election Day.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Oct. 2025
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But the problem with that method, Beach said, is that once families are residing in a hotel, they can no longer be verified as homeless by Cincinnati Behavioral and can’t get on the wait list for shelter.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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In fact, at that point, Jack is ready to create problems for other departments.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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There was an early first-quarter heave from Jaxson Dart to tight end Daniel Bellinger for a 44-yard TD with nobody in the vicinity.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the viral video of the altercation, people are seen being kicked on the ground, while others are throwing their fists at those in the vicinity.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a growing number of young people, success no longer means landing a corner office—it’s measured by clicks, followers, and going viral.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Any question which of those teams has a stout and sturdy offensive line?—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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With the season’s opening stanza in the books, here’s a look at what’s been learned about the Broncos so far, what questions remain unanswered and what’s ahead.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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There’ll be a few challenges for him, one of them being his sobriety and addiction issues.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The criminal trial against the five players was widely followed across Canada and the sports world, and it was marred by logistical legal issues, including Judge Carroccia originally dismissing the trial in mid-May over the players’ defense attorneys’ behavior in court.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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