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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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
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
That distinction matters now because the market is flooded with capsules, mushroom gummies, powders and liquid extracts, and experts say not all of them may deliver what the label promises.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
25 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 distinction matters because trust still plays a major role in conversion.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
That distinction matters now because the market is flooded with capsules, mushroom gummies, powders and liquid extracts, and experts say not all of them may deliver what the label promises.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
25 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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All the problems of the world are a result of humans being lost and controlled by their egos.
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The problem is set to worsen as temperatures continue to rise.
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People may suffer mild burns and ruptured ear drums from being in the vicinity of a strike.
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Look for walnut trees in the vicinity of your vegetable garden.
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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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By simply looking at the exam paper, the glasses could transmit questions to a connected AI large language models, which generated answers and displayed them on the lenses.
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Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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What the growers’ side is arguing Natalie Collins, president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, framed the labeling change as a competitive fairness issue.
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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