How to Use magnet in a Sentence
magnet
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But the area is a magnet for growth.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Strong magnets help the tiles click in place.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
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The roar of bells in the darkness drew me like a magnet.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
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Garbage is one of the biggest wasp magnets.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
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Be cautious of items that are lint magnets.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
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The seam in the middle of the run draws them in like a magnet.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
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And none of those places are magnets for commuters and tourists.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
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The frame is made from wood, opens like a book, and stays closed with a small magnet.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
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What’s the best magnet mascara to buy?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Each atom acts like a mini magnet with a north pole that points up or down.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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How much does magnet mascara cost?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Social brings them in, the lead magnet warms them up, then email does the work.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Scott and Kip are like magnets to each other.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Touch a magnet to its surface to test if your item is copper.
—Jan Soults Walker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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The Sun is like a giant magnet.
—Samuel Badman, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
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The top of the ring is attached via magnets and can be detached.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
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But even outside of the month of June, the cheese is a magnet.
—Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Nov. 2021
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Not only that, but weeds can be a magnet for pests and diseases.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
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The fix is a lead magnet so useful your reader prints it and pins it up.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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The tokamak is lined with strong magnets that hold the plasma in.
—Angela Dewan, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
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This chic two-piece vest and short set is a compliment magnet.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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The magnet will cling to a stud's screw or nailhead inside the wall.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 30 Mar. 2023
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Which magnet mascaras are best?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Its magnet is strong enough to keep your phone steady on the bumpiest roads.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
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On this night, the red-dot magnet was next to Pridemore’s name.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Miller has been something of a headline magnet over the course of his three terms.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
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They can also be used as a mouse in some games and snap to the system with magnets.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
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To store it again, just bring it close to the base and the magnets will snap it back into place.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
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Kramer said third graders might start learning about forces of nature like magnets.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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These rare earth magnets are used in hard drives and EV motors.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
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