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Recent Examples of mat
Since the bulk of the style is human hair, weekly hydrating and moisturizing are important to ensure that the hair doesn’t become dry and tangled, which can lead to matting and shedding.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 12 Feb. 2026
Rake The Leaves A thick layer of leaves will mat down and block sunlight from reaching your lawn.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne, also known as the Fawn Colored Brittany Basset, is a hound with coarse, wiry fur that conveniently repels dirt and does not mat, according to the AKC.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Friction against the hair (whether from clothing, pillows and bedding, or even certain styling practices) can also easily lead to matting.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 12 Feb. 2026
Rake The Leaves A thick layer of leaves will mat down and block sunlight from reaching your lawn.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne, also known as the Fawn Colored Brittany Basset, is a hound with coarse, wiry fur that conveniently repels dirt and does not mat, according to the AKC.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Friction against the hair (whether from clothing, pillows and bedding, or even certain styling practices) can also easily lead to matting.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and continued devastation in Gaza have dimmed the prospect for a two-state solution, said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot ahead of the meeting Monday.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and continued devastation in Gaza, have dimmed the prospect for a two-state solution, said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot ahead of Monday’s meeting.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite squashing his beef with his former crew, Bam Margera will not be back for new stunts, but there will be archival footage of him and Ryan Dunn.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Keep squash beetles, squash vine borers, and nematodes away from your summer squash by planting them near marigolds, while also attracting pollinators to your gorgeous squash blossoms.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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While results vary, most formulas can lighten your teeth between two and eight shades in about two to eight weeks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hamlin’s friend and 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan didn’t lighten Hamlin’s mood after the race.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Avdija took exception to Castle’s actions and shoved him.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That capped a half in which Stewart and Orlando's Goga Bitadze were called for double fouls late in the first quarter, then called for double technicals while continuing to push and shove two seconds after play resumed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But this formula also pairs caffeine with antioxidants and glycyrrhetinic acid to brighten and firm the entire eye area.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Finish with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, diced ham, shredded chicken, or crispy pancetta to bulk it up to a main course.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Add shredded chicken to bulk it up further, or finish it with a dollop of sour cream, some fresh cilantro, or a bit of shredded cheese.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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The season will be set in November, so maybe there’s a surprise snowstorm and everyone gets snowed in.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is fairly normal for March and April snows there, Hurley says.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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The United Nations’ peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Israeli soldiers rammed UN vehicles with a tank twice on Sunday.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the first shooting, Homeland Security officials accused a man of weaponizing his car and ramming a law enforcement vehicle in an attempt to flee.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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