materials

plural of material

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Recent Examples of materials Those differences can make direct comparisons between materials difficult. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 Davis directed the parties to treat discovery materials as protected from public disclosure while the litigation continues. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026 Beyond its sheer size and resort-level amenities, the estate’s value lies in the kind of construction and materials that are difficult to replicate at today’s costs. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Its woodsy setting is fitting for an artist who has, over the course of her career, regularly turned to nature for both materials and ideas. Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 Moore traced the stone through historical records and architectural evidence, including an 1883 report documenting materials being sent from Sandown Castle to Dover. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The museum will provide educators with on-site worksheets and background materials on the artists, along with other pre-visit and post-visit resources in English and Spanish. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Made from steel, wood, found objects, and recycled materials, this piece is meant to be explored up close. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to punish those responsible for allowing explosive materials to be stored this close to people’s homes. Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
  • During our bass outing, Wing continually rammed submerged stumps and sent Dunn and his equipment sprawling.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Gabriele Polcari, a Formula Medicine physiotherapist working with Lucchini, stated that cooling equipment is merely a last line of defense, with fitness preparation being the primary focus.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Cook becomes executive chairman and John Ternus , a longtime Apple executive and most recently the company's hardware chief, takes the CEO reins.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • These vehicles have functions and features that can be updated and controlled by software, rather than the mechanics of hardware.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Aesha sends Kayley to deal with it, but a regular sink plunger can’t do the job — Nathan has to suction the stuff out with the wet vacuum.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That foul ball, no foul ball in the fourth inning changes stuff, too.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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