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an approximate amount, extent, or degree a simple meal that can be prepared in a matter of 20 to 30 minutes

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matter

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verb

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to be of importance she believes that doing well in school really does matter

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Recent Examples of matter
Noun
The flood left a silt dirt behind, which can be home to these tiny flies that lay their eggs in organic matter typically found in sewer or piping systems. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025 Though a personal topic, experts say that, by and large, politicians do have a duty to be transparent about personal health matters with the public. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
This framework helps teams identify where AI adds value and where human insight still matters most. Brad Rencher, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 Ultimately, none of that really matters. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
  • Over the past week, the Dallas Cowboys have been a hot topic in the NFL following their latest franchise-altering move.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Have a suggestion for a future topic?
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Nevertheless, the Phillies and Marlins teams were aware that few things are as exciting for a young fan as getting a home run ball.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This homey boutique is a one-stop shop for all things Durango.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • More than 1,000 employees circumnavigate the bustling fifth floor Tempus office around an atrium that Lefkofsky said was a spiral parking ramp before the building — a National Historic Landmark that once housed the country’s oldest mail-order firm — was converted to tech space 25 years ago.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The fire didn't damage any mail and left minimal damage in the basement because fire crews put it out so quickly, Kloth said.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today, Anousheh is the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that has helped solve massive social problems by setting grand challenges for teams to compete and solve.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Folks, the problem is not the sign, the decor or the politics.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Multiple aircraft components were found in the vicinity, and the fire damaged the plane's fuselage and wings, according to the report.
    Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Belly is getting ready — alone — fully knowing there’s no groom in the vicinity.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This is what 93% containment means The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But in the rotation and bullpen, there are also too many questions for comfort.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The complaint states Wallace could not answer questions during an open hearing before the Joint Budget Committee and Profiri stepped in to testify.
    Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This time, the free-flying satellite rocketed into orbit with no issues and continues operating today.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • If this is a long-term injury, the Chiefs are going to have some short-term issues.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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