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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
As outlined by Groomers U, pet owners should assess whether the cut was due to matting, as this may leave groomers with limited options.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The work is difficult, with the players’ hair soaked with sweat and matted by their helmets.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Groomers Online says the breed's fur needs to be brushed daily to avoid matting, along with professional grooming every four to six weeks.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The work is difficult, with the players’ hair soaked with sweat and matted by their helmets.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Groomers Online says the breed's fur needs to be brushed daily to avoid matting, along with professional grooming every four to six weeks.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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Bond yields dipped as consumer confidence in the economy dimmed to its lowest levels since 2011, according to the Conference Board’s April survey .—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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After cabin lights were dimmed, Abraham allegedly began to grope Morgan, according to the lawsuit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
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But applications to federal government jobs have dropped by 40% from a year ago as new hiring policies and mass layoffs seemed to have squashed interest among early talent.—
Christine Y. Cruzvergara,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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What is the Google hearing about? U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google has illegally exploited its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hyperlite further lightens the real-world load by splitting the 21.2-oz (601-g) tent body and 12.8-oz (363-g) poles into separate Dyneema stuff sacks so that each of the two campers can carry a part of it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2025
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Zipline says Zips help lighten the load for delivery services, by sharing the work, not replacing drivers.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ekblad skated in on him at the boards and delivered a hit with his right forearm that made contact with Hagel’s head and shoved Hagel down in the process.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Because the Magic are scraping and scrapping, grabbing and clutching, shoving and bumping.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus Hair Dryer and Styler Best Amazon Skincare Deals Restock your skincare collection while this popular neck cream, brightening micellar water, and more favorites are marked down.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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On annual planting days, the garden club ladies brought plants into the city and joined residents in planting and installing window boxes to brighten up their neighborhood blocks.—
Sonja Dümpelmann,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Questions remain about Pearce’s upper-body strength and, given his natural build, the team that drafts him will have to find the sweet spot for bulking him up without reducing his explosiveness.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, though, Bale bulked back up as Christopher Nolan came calling with Batman Begins (2005), which was followed by leading roles in Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn (2006) and the underrated remake of Western 3:10 to Yuma (2007) alongside Russell Crowe.—
Johnny Loftus,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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She was snowed into her village and couldn't reach a hospital.—
Khwaga Ghani,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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Anyone trying to snow the public with bogus math felt his sting and earned his contempt.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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The car rammed into the building and struck multiple people before exiting on the other side.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Polls opened across Canada as the country grapples with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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