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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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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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This dimming was attributed to the Russia–Ukraine conflict in 2022, which triggered a regional energy crisis and caused European nights to darken dramatically.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Perhaps, as Weiner points out, the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recession dimmed the public’s appetite for frothy stories about the pursuit of Birkin bags.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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The rule of three or the three sisters planting method, commonly known as companion planting, is the practice of growing corn, beans, and squash together.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 May 2026
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New nests that consist of a cell or two can be squashed; wear gloves or use a broom to knock it down.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Theoretically, that could help lighten the load for creative departments that are already bogged down with more detailed recruiting graphics, videos and photo shoots.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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But he was known also for an ever-ready smile, an unflappable temperament and unassuming demeanor, an ego-less willingness to pitch in to help other reporters on stories large and small, and a quirky sense of humor that lightened the stress of many a deadline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Mira and her friends began shoving Sloane toward Leo, with no success.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Police say Rickman, as seen in dashcam video, shoved his relative out of the driver's seat and onto the pavement, gunned the engine and took off.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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According to a new study that analyzed a combination of satellite images, artificial nighttime lights have brightened Earth by 16% between 2014 and 2022.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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But Greek yogurt, crisp radishes, and fresh lemon juice brighten up the classic.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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His steals total was a bit misleading, and Kansas coach Bill Self will need to bulk him up and teach him more consistent defensive habits.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 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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The insulation from the ceiling snowed down onto virtually every part of the building — exhibits, artifacts, galleries and display cases.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 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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Elliot Rodger went on a killing spree, stabbing, shooting and ramming people with a vehicle in Isla Vista, California, killing six people and injuring more than a dozen before dying by suicide.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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An officer was injured when a squad car was rammed by a suspect who exchanged gunfire with police.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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