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
Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The visa process, which used to take up to four months, was sped up to a matter of days, according to Núñez.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
That is why the Google Business Profile matters so much in home services.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Top Long-Distance Walking Shoes to Buy Online Walking might be the most widespread form of exercise, but, like with any fitness activity, your gear matters.
—Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The visa process, which used to take up to four months, was sped up to a matter of days, according to Núñez.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Verb
Whether tomatoes are grown on a vine or bush also matters.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
That is why the Google Business Profile matters so much in home services.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Backers of the mayor accused Raman of changing her position on an array of topics, including police hiring, the city’s anti-encampment law and even who should be mayor.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But who would not wish for more paragraphs on these topics, produced by this particular writer?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The other thing that was really interesting is this weeping sickness that Sugi described in the beginning.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That’s when things went south on the Dodgers.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Reality television personality Spencer Pratt, who was in second place on election night, saw his lead over Raman steadily erode as mail-in ballots postmarked as late as June 2 were counted.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But in California, about a quarter of the electorate returns their mail-in ballots on Election Day, meaning officials don't begin processing millions of votes until then.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Noun
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What to do with your new toy, a toy that has had serious batting trouble with its stars, with severe problems driving in runs, and pitching hanging by a torn ligament?—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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However, the Knicks had a major problem almost immediately after halftime.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Alameda County Vector Control laid traps inside the RV and in the immediate vicinity, Buddenhagen said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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It’s not yet known whether all the sightings are of one bear, or if there are more in the vicinity.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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In the last extreme, that means that one person’s exercise of their free will deprives someone else of all their rights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That means labor costs consume the vast majority of a center’s budget.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Iran’s diplomatic delegation to the United Nations did not immediately return a request for comment, and the White House did not immediately reply to questions from CNN.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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As is, the agreement does not resolve the question of Iran’s nuclear program, according to Aragchi, who said nuclear matters would be negotiated further down the line.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The company behind the data center, DC BLOX, says it is committed to addressing any issues.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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What started off as a miserable day to be outside due to temperatures well over 80, as well as a brief rainfall, all those issues were forgotten after once the skies cleared up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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