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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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Geoengineering is one potential alternative, as ambitious projects could dim the sun by spraying particles in the atmosphere.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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My human thoughts dimmed, my animal senses sharpened.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Surface scratches are to be expected but avoid deep cuts and squash with any soft spots.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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There was speculation that Dombrowski's comments could mean the team is trying to trade him, but Dombrowski quickly squashed those rumors, stating his importance to the team.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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That’s why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) have developed a soft robotic exoskeleton that doesn’t just assist motion, but lightens the load, literally.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the year since, Walmart has worked repeatedly to lighten costs on its employees and consumers where possible, such as extending a year-round 10% discount to employees to combat the wider impacts of tariffs.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Other visitors have reported hearing coughing from the TB cabins, or being shoved even though no one was near.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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That’s when one volunteer from Compañeros was shoved by an ICE agent, Orozco-Perez said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hoisin sauce adds glossy sweetness and umami depth, while fresh ginger brightens things up.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The SoCal spot is growing in popularity with a vibrant surf culture and mood-thawing weather to brighten up travelers’ winter days.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hard-line Republicans initially bulking at the price tag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 July 2025
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Many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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This Fjällräven parka is based on a design from 1974 with a few modern updates, like synthetic fill around the shoulders to prolong the life of the goose down when you get snowed or rained on.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Winter must be here early, because white fluffy insects are snowing down on Mississippi right now.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Alexis Correa, who DHS claimed was the driver and a member of the Latin Kings, allegedly followed agents for several miles before attempting to ram the vehicle.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors allege Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a TikTok influencer, rammed law enforcement vehicles in an attempt to dislodge his car during an immigration arrest.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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