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as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
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as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
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Recent Examples of metal
The bench is also made from metal and has a waterproof coating that can withstand rain, snow, and spills.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
With three open cubbies (great for hats and storage baskets) and six metal hooks for jackets, keys, and bags, this rustic floating unit keeps daily must-haves within arms reach when heading out the door.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Among the discoveries were two large metal ship hulls.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In my line of work as CEO of a metals manufacturing, supply and service company, none of it is rare.
—John Ganem, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
With three open cubbies (great for hats and storage baskets) and six metal hooks for jackets, keys, and bags, this rustic floating unit keeps daily must-haves within arms reach when heading out the door.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Among the discoveries were two large metal ship hulls.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In my line of work as CEO of a metals manufacturing, supply and service company, none of it is rare.
—John Ganem, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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Mike’s mental health struggles, and potentially his substance abuse, have contributed to a narrative that’s isolating him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Cole is still fighting for clients who don’t have the strength or resources to fight for themselves.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Everything will depend on this – the Russians factor in American strength.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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These robots improve weld precision, cycle time and material usage efficiency.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Playtex 18-Hour Smoothing Minimizer Bra is wire-free and made of a silky material, and it can even be worn comfortably during physical activity.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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At 63, Jin-Xiong She, PhD, plays tennis with stamina that seems to defy his age.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Rome is bucket-list territory, but a day trip via Civitavecchia demands stamina and smart planning.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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The pure stuff of Padres relievers makes a slump less likely, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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As far as material, obviously the stuff from the new album, and then there might be a few new songs and there might be a few covers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Such programming has been a major hit for Netflix since debuting WWE Raw in January, and Disney is clearly hoping for something of the same regular tune-in power for its sports app.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Protests throughout the spring and summer have demonstrated significant (and even international) opposition to the Trump Administration’s agenda, particularly its attempts to consolidate power and undermine key institutions and services.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The report offers no solutions or consolations on the matter.—
Zoe Pearl,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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The market did not have a comment on the matter and directed the Journal Sentinel to contact the Milwaukee Police Department for more information.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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But Trump did not rule out applying the new secondary sanctions on Beijing, despite the potential for scuttling the trade discussions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Voice queries are processed through xAI’s servers, and while Grok has potential as a co-pilot,Tesla has not released any specific goals or timelines in that direction.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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