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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Risk of building up and matting hair: There is also evidence that castor oil may cause build-up and hair matting (also known as hair felting) in some people, but this is extremely rare.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
This transitional period can lead to excessive tangling and matting if the coat isn't groomed regularly.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Dogs with continuously growing hair, like poodles or shih tzus, require professional grooming every four to six weeks, while dogs prone to matting, like doodles, need daily brushing.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Risk of building up and matting hair: There is also evidence that castor oil may cause build-up and hair matting (also known as hair felting) in some people, but this is extremely rare.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
This transitional period can lead to excessive tangling and matting if the coat isn't groomed regularly.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Dogs with continuously growing hair, like poodles or shih tzus, require professional grooming every four to six weeks, while dogs prone to matting, like doodles, need daily brushing.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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The lamps dim for 0.3 seconds each time the error occurs, before returning to normal – according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The odds, however, did dim slightly on the prospect of two more rate reduction before the end of 2025.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ending mRNA vaccine development may also squash enthusiasm for technology that has been hailed as a potential promise for cancer and HIV vaccines.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit also alleges the Port Commission — which governs the Port of West Sacramento — unlawfully transferred public funds to support exploring a plan that will ultimately squash all functions.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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After delving into the depths of their friendship, Tammy Sue lightens the mood by pointing out that both the dessert and Cody, their waiter, are making their mouths water.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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And then, as the vaccine became widely available, Scott’s crushing patient load lightened.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
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The pie shoved in Anthony’s face by his lover, Giuseppe, felt like a neat distillation of how crudely the series seemed to clown its characters, week after week after week.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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When everything was ready, Paul shoved his rifle into the saddle boot and climbed onto Flikka.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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These six rituals, inspired by traditions like the Hindu Festival of Lights, will help and teach you how to brighten your dark days and make room for creativity—with your loved ones, in your home, in love, in your health, and in your finances.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
21 Aug. 2025
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Its main function is to brighten, and this potent dose works overtime to reduce the appearance of dark circles.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hard-line Republicans initially bulking at the price tag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 July 2025
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Many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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When plumes of water vapor from Saturn's moon Enceladus spew into space, that water vapor freezes and snows back onto the icy moon's surface, but those snowflakes would, according to previous theories, not have the intricate structure of snowflakes on Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 July 2025
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There was snow covering the ground and still snowing hard.—
Mike Rayder,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Lynch followed up by bouncing Valkyria’s head off a steel chair on the outside, then ramming her into an announce table while Valkyria was trapped in the chair.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver of the pickup rammed the police vehicle and fled.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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