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
ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said a deal was far from certain.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
The dads, Brads and Chads who dislike Swift made their negative thoughts known in the comments, but the one that really mattered came from Kelce.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Matter that doesn’t interact with light can form structures much more quickly than matter that gets tangled up by interacting with itself.
—ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said a deal was far from certain.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Verb
The knowledge that my life only matters as a body for labor feeds on my heart like a parasite.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
The dads, Brads and Chads who dislike Swift made their negative thoughts known in the comments, but the one that really mattered came from Kelce.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Throughout the hearing, Kobach advocated against the merits of climate public nuisance suits, using previous dismissals as evidence of the lack of feasibility of such claims, a topic which Sen. Cruz also discussed during his questioning.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Rice has been a hot-button topic in Japan, with surging prices and shortages leading to empty shelves in supermarkets across the country.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Miranda is so full of possibility and adventure and what’s going to come next, and Ada is trying so hard to be that way and to fill the deep well of her sadness and her loneliness and her bereavement with things like the Temperance movement.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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But there are two big things that the Iranians are going to have to choose from here.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Applications will be available for download by June 30, on the agency’s website, and may be submitted by email or mail prior to Aug. 1, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
Noun
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On Monday afternoon, when the heat index was again over 100 degrees, these second-floor offices had to close because of problems with the ventilation system.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Earlier in the week, American Airlines dealt with another dramatic problem with a connection to the Charlotte airport.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The hunters learned that someone was logging in the vicinity.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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What’s next: That’s not been shared yet by Universal Orlando, but visitors can see activity beyond the new construction walls in the vicinity.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Verb
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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For Gen Z, who are digital natives, that may mean becoming early adopters of AI technologies, which can give them an edge.—
Amit Walia,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Mike Brown has become a legitimate candidate for the job and has had a second interview with the team, but there are still a lot of questions left to be answered.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Kodak Black and Dreezy shared a candid moment where an innocent question resulted in an awkward interaction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Finding a way to come to terms on a money situation that makes both sides happy has been the issue.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The road crew will have to act quick to mechanic the flying car’s issue, as Beyoncé is also set to perform Sunday at Houston’s NRG Stadium.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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