1
as in topics
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 things
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 mails
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problems
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 means
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matters
Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The representative for San Vicente Bungalows declined to confirm the reward, nor its relation to the event kitchen’s health-department citations, citing an ongoing internal review and security matters.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Yet as with all matters concerning Rodgers in the latter stages of his outstanding career, things have gotten a little weird.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
At a moment, when everything isolates us, the collective experience of cinema matters more than ever.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
The council went into executive session to discuss matters of litigation.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
To make matters worse, a $400 million renovation this year is moving the middle jewel to Laurel Park, slashing attendance (capped at about 4,800) and the infield festivities (a Preakness staple).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Even so, how brands respond to disruption matters, Varia said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Fabric still matters, but the conversation is more nuanced than simply choosing natural over synthetic.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Pluto’s retrograde thrusts career and status matters into question.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But none of that intertextual awareness matters if the heart of the next movie chapter feels this artistically inert.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Something may feel different, and that awareness matters.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The timeline matters here, though, because levy deadlines are often short.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In Washington, that discipline matters because the capital’s buildings do not merely house power.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
Knowing when the real thing still matters is judgment too.
—Matti Yahav, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
If decertified, the union can no longer represent teachers in salary negotiations or other matters.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The representative for San Vicente Bungalows declined to confirm the reward, nor its relation to the event kitchen’s health-department citations, citing an ongoing internal review and security matters.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Yet as with all matters concerning Rodgers in the latter stages of his outstanding career, things have gotten a little weird.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
At a moment, when everything isolates us, the collective experience of cinema matters more than ever.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
The council went into executive session to discuss matters of litigation.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
To make matters worse, a $400 million renovation this year is moving the middle jewel to Laurel Park, slashing attendance (capped at about 4,800) and the infield festivities (a Preakness staple).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Even so, how brands respond to disruption matters, Varia said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The exit consultation matters as much as the intake.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Fabric still matters, but the conversation is more nuanced than simply choosing natural over synthetic.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Pluto’s retrograde thrusts career and status matters into question.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But none of that intertextual awareness matters if the heart of the next movie chapter feels this artistically inert.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Something may feel different, and that awareness matters.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The timeline matters here, though, because levy deadlines are often short.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In Washington, that discipline matters because the capital’s buildings do not merely house power.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
Knowing when the real thing still matters is judgment too.
—Matti Yahav, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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The candidates addressed topics such as affordability and public safety.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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As was the case with many of those other artworks, the creator of this one is the Secret Handshake, a group of anonymous artists who have previously produced objects alluding to Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, among other topics.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here’s one of several places where Footer’s biography runs into problems.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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After throwing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land last week, Imai indicated a difference in major-league scouting reports contributed to his problems.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Currently, that means 81 Labour MPs would need to back a potential replacement.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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No shortage of fine, fizzy films already exist within the confines of this 122-minute romp, but Salvadori (not without reason) recognizes that committing to any one means sacrificing the others.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Its vision is sharp and clever, its humor unexpected, and its handling of themes of mortality and home genuinely moving.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The Avalanche’s issues when there are not 10 skaters on the ice sent the club to its first loss of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Given the coverage issues across California, more people might be paying attention to the 2026 race for state insurance commissioner.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Police also allegedly found photos in the chatroom correspondences, according to Spadjinske.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Here’s a video from the correspondences’ dinner.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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