mats

present tense third-person singular of mat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mats
Verb
  • As the outlook for crude prices dims, the ability of these funds — and the small group of people who control them — to project power and influence across the world looks undiminished.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The atomic method does not need calibration; the rate at which fluorescence dims depending on the vacuum pressure can be calculated accurately.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.
    Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Understanding which bird species react to changes in light could be key as the world brightens due to the increasing presence of artificial light.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Immaculate snows that fall over a table go on falling anecdotally forever.
    Hua Xi, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Gently rub until the spot lightens.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
  • By the weekend, the Gemini moon lightens the mood, bringing opportunities for travel, study, or simply laughter with friends.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nguyen Nik Bonitto shoves the Jets' left tackle back into Justin Fields and Zach Allen crunches him from the interior on that third-down floater.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
  • After being discovered, the woman shoves Lo's head into the wall, knocking her unconscious, and locks her away in a storage room deep within the yacht.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With Arch Bug on their tails, and not knowing whether their son has hired their time-traveling gene, Henry grabs Julia at the last second and presses all of their hands to the stones at the same time.
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But Henry grabs Julia at the last moment and presses all of their hands to the stones at once.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Workers are expected to return to their roles once Congress replenishes government funding.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the algae replenishes the skin barrier while green tea supplies antioxidants.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Mats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mats. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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