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
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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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing old household topics, family patterns, or private concerns back up for review.
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This train of thought quickly gets lost in the sauce as the topic frustratingly switches back to Shamea and her job with the NBA.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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Post offices will, however, be open on Friday, July 3 and mail delivery will occur as normal.
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States can still count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a blow to Republicans who had pushed for stricter regulations.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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The pool did not open Saturday with the city's other outdoor pools after mechanical problems delayed the start of the season for the second consecutive year.
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That could prove valuable, especially if Washington doesn’t have an actual aircraft carrier in the vicinity, as was the case at the start of this year due to the intervention in Venezuela.
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Local councillor Carsten Brokelmann said that the city operates a daycare facility and a primary school in the immediate vicinity of where the shooting happened.
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For some women who survived breast cancer that now means systemic hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and testosterone, unheard of for most women a decade ago.
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There is no sudden death or golden goal at the World Cup, which means the full extra-time period will be played no matter how many goals are scored.
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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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With ballots set to be printed this week, the issue was appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court on an expedited basis, with both sides filing court papers over the weekend.
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Leaders often misunderstand good work, relying on perks rather than addressing core structural issues.
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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