mat

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Recent Examples of mat His white shirt is blood stained and blood can be seen running down his face and matted in his hair a crowd assist him to the medical staff. Hannah Parry barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 Risk of building up and matting hair: There is also evidence that castor oil may cause build-up and hair matting (also known as hair felting) in some people, but this is extremely rare. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025 The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 Dogs with continuously growing hair, like poodles or shih tzus, require professional grooming every four to six weeks, while dogs prone to matting, like doodles, need daily brushing. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
Verb
  • Although the star shone about 100,000 brighter than our sun, its visible light was dimmed by more than 100 times, according to the statement.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But after a rough September, the spotlight on Belichick has reportedly been dimmed.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Concern over Matthews’ injury woes last season should be squashed.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The viral beverage is supposed to support hormone regulation during periods of chronic stress, giving you more energy, improving your sleep, and squashing food cravings.
    Jani Hall, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The fact that the designers and curator had coordinated on the exhibition before, as it was previously staged in Munich, helped to lighten the load.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Despite being adopted a couple of years ago, the reform continues to be a lightening rod for French politics, with both the left and the far-right calling for its amendment, if not its repeal altogether.
    Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tole’s lawsuit said Sanchez entered Tole’s truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This shows you how divisive a narrative can be when shoved down our throats through social media.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The powerful serum is formulated with vitamin C, licorice root extract, and a triple peptide complex that brightens and soothes the skin, all while improving elasticity and providing you with a refreshing, healthy glow.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • By September, the peaks often receive their first dusting of snow, while golden aspens brighten the lower stretches of the road, creating a mix that beautifully highlights the changing seasons in the park.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hard-line Republicans initially bulking at the price tag.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2025
  • Many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Winter must be here early, because white fluffy insects are snowing down on Mississippi right now.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Newly evolved chalky plankton fed a steady conveyor belt of carbon gently snowing through oceans to the seafloor, where it was delivered to deep sea trenches, cooked and then released through the throats of volcanoes at the surface again as carbon dioxide.
    Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Secretary Kristi Noem said this past Saturday that additional special operations personnel would be deployed to Illinois after federal agents were rammed and boxed in by 10 cars.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • One of the drivers who rammed the law enforcement vehicle was armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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