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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
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That terrible war dims in the national memory, but to be Gen X is to be born into the cultural tumult of the Vietnam War, a deeply unpopular and brutal conflict fought by tens of thousands of young men forced into service.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ryland is tasked with saving Earth after the Sun is discovered to be dimming and causing a global cooling.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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As members of Biden’s team briefed the incoming secretary of state on the agreement, most expected the zealous Republican to squash the deal as too soft on Cuba’s authoritarian government, according to two people familiar with the meeting.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Residents in the Charlotte region, like Matthews and Mooresville have been successful in their opposition to squash data center plans, while others like Statesville have not.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Pair these lifestyle adjustments with the right skin-lightening ingredients for your skin type to best manage melasma without using inflammatory treatments like lasers or microneedling.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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According to the investigation, the duo stripped Linnea’s gear to lighten her body and brought her to the surface.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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When Red Bull’s Gustav Berggren was sent off in the 53rd minute for shoving Toklomati into open space, Charlotte was already rolling.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma’s Jaylin Williams and Washington’s Justin Champagnie began shoving each other after a basket by the Wizards with 27 seconds left in the second quarter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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This serum is packed with 15% vitamin C and a barrier boost complex that brightens, firms and supports collagen.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 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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This is fairly normal for March and April snows there, Hurley says.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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David Clarey David Clarey Milwaukee could see thunderstorms and maybe hail before it is expected to begin snowing on Sunday, March 15.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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On March 12, 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali rammed his car into an entrance at Temple Israel and exchanged gunfire with security officers.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security accused Figueroa of attempting to ram agents with her vehicle, which Figueroa denies.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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