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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Right after being rescued, the white cat had matted, almost grey fur, with hollow eyes surrounded by dark circles, and missing patches of fur around the nose.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
The layers of paper need to be thin to reduce the risk of matting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Right after being rescued, the white cat had matted, almost grey fur, with hollow eyes surrounded by dark circles, and missing patches of fur around the nose.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
The layers of paper need to be thin to reduce the risk of matting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
Verb
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Though both groups dimmed their lights three hours before bed, no other sleep or eating adjustments were required.—
Julia Sullivan,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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And strikes alone cannot kill Iran’s expert personnel or dim its ambitions to one day build a nuclear weapon.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Though some fans were quick to squash any online rumors.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Calling the deal off also squashes a host of questions Netflix insiders had about how HBO and Netflix would realistically co-exist in the same company, another staffer said.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Replacing some of the lasagna noodles with zucchini strips lightens an otherwise classic dish.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Playing off the conceptual revolution instigated by Duchamp (via Piero Manzoni and Maurizio Cattelan), Johnson’s tasty-looking treat lightens the mood and lets a viewer know to expect the unexpected in the galleries to follow.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Who among us hasn't left butter out on the counter for toast, bought it in bulk on sale, or shoved a stick to the back of the fridge and forgotten about it?—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Denver's bench was called for a technical in the third quarter, and there was plenty of trash talking and shoving throughout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cooperation brightens conversations as the moody Moon in your connection sector trines punchy Mars in your 3rd House of Messages.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shop the moisturizer on Amazon, along with other Tula products, including a blurring primer and a brightening eye balm.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 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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But it’s supposed to snow this week — up to 20 inches in some areas — followed by more snow.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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The weather was snowing when Woody was presented to a group of visitors, including children, who were bundled up in snowpants and parkas on Monday morning.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Survivors later said the coast guard vessel rammed their boat.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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French officials promised the Louvre would introduce additional security measures, including anti-intrusion devices and anti-vehicle ramming barriers on nearby public roads, in the wake of the heist.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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