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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Now, for the first time in Cook County Circuit Court, cases over the matter are scheduled to go to trial, with jury selection set to start Wednesday.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
And when money is tight, that distinction matters.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Presumably the matter will be taken up afterward.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Now, for the first time in Cook County Circuit Court, cases over the matter are scheduled to go to trial, with jury selection set to start Wednesday.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
When parents and teachers raised children to to believe that their futures mattered; when leaders transcended ideology to make communities stronger and better-prepared to stand together in calamitous times.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
And when money is tight, that distinction matters.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Weiss has used her rolodex to book guests related to the topic.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Studying and exercising the brain muscle opens you up to interesting topics.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No, the best part of this whole thing is that while Christian was telling his island bestie about his Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol, what was Rick doing?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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And on Broadcom's relationship with Google, in particular, Tan had encouraging things to say about the roadmap for future versions of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For the runoff, the voter registration deadline is April 27, early voting is scheduled for May 9 through May 22, and mail ballot requests must be received by May 15.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Courts typically notify individuals of jury service by mail.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tel Aviv, Israel — Undermining this moment of relief for many repressed Iranians is that killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a perilously simple fix to a very complex problem.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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That is if the letter writer doesn’t mind allowing them in her backyard for a few weeks while others find more reasonable ways to address this problem.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some record the interactions of immigration agents pulling over and stopping residents, while others yell, blow whistles and warn people in the vicinity to avoid the area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Try not to dry your clothes in the immediate vicinity of sensitive surfaces.—
Melissa Grustat,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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War powers resolutions enjoy special privileges in both legislative chambers, meaning the minority party can force votes on them even against the wishes of the majority party − in this case, the GOP.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The away jersey features a white background with green horizontal lines inspired by the state’s agricultural roots and meant to reflect layered fields, according to the press release.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Trump has also managed to avoid complex questions about those issues — the most pressing before his administration — and despite Democrats and some of his own supporters lashing out over them.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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If that wasn’t enough, Carolyn was a couple hours late to her own wedding because of an issue with her dress.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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That political alignment on one of the most pressing issues facing California may explain why voters are having such a difficult time deciding who to support.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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