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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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Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Tourists can threaten ecosystems by compacting soils, squashing fragile vegetation and bringing in non-native microbes and plant species.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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How often has your order arrived cold, or with missing items, or squashed, or spilled, or otherwise ruined?—
Shannon Keating,
Time,
8 May 2026
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Those losses would be a testament to Starmer’s unpopularity, his government’s missteps on policy and Labour’s failure to lighten the dour mood among the British public.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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For a while, we’re cheered at the prospect that Karl Urban might lighten the movie’s load with his meta ironic balsa-wood Don Johnson presence.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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When a push comes to shove … trust your gut.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Travelers end up dragging coats through museums or try to shove them into already full suitcases before a train transfer.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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For instance, researchers found that rapid urbanization and electrification across Asia drove brightening in cities from China to India to Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Just a little acid went a long way in brightening up all the flavors and cutting through the richness of the sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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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Gridlock expected, didn’t materialize Democrats were expected to bring the Senate to a halt in retaliation for controversial procedural motions Republicans used last year to ram through a bill gerrymandering Kansas City.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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The officer who rammed Martinez’s car and shot her multiple times — and bragged about it in his text messages — was allowed to leave the state and repair the car involved in the incident.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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