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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
Osbourne has not performed a full show since 2018 as a result of a number of surgeries and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease that has kept the 76-year-old metal legend off the stage for nearly seven years.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Once the eggs are harvested, they’re gently rubbed over a metal screen to remove them from the fish’s ovaries, then rinsed, dried and salted before being packed away in blue tins.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Some Outdoor Furniture Although sturdy plastic, metal, or resin outdoor furniture is fine to pressure wash, pieces crafted from natural materials, such as wicker and teak, are much too delicate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Once the eggs are harvested, they’re gently rubbed over a metal screen to remove them from the fish’s ovaries, then rinsed, dried and salted before being packed away in blue tins.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Some Outdoor Furniture Although sturdy plastic, metal, or resin outdoor furniture is fine to pressure wash, pieces crafted from natural materials, such as wicker and teak, are much too delicate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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The report says that running away can expose children to other adverse consequences like human trafficking, involvement with the criminal justice system, substance use and falling behind in school.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The industry, which also helped Thailand become a tourist haunt for those looking to access the substance, was estimated in 2022 to hit $1.2 billion by 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Every arrest and every seizure disrupts transnational criminal groups and reflects the strength of interagency collaboration.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Start half strength liquid fertilizer applications weekly after the seeds germinate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Their core ingredient is the engagement of the entire campus community — students, faculty, staff and sometimes the outside community — in reading the same material in order to promote a wide-ranging conversation about an important issue or controversy.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Eighties original is generally understood to be an old timer named Cranky Kong, with the modern tie-wearing bruiser being his grandson (per Nintendo’s marketing materials); in the middle, DK Jr. has all but disappeared entirely.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Eighth Round - Paul 10-9 (Paul 80-72) Paul’s stamina is still his biggest issue.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Both encounters precise use of parries, dodging, and strategic stamina management to overcome the enemy, and were easily the most riveting parts of the overall preview.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Moving is consistently considered one of the most stressful life events, and a lot of this has to do with the sheer amount of stuff involved.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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There would be nightclub stuff happening in the evenings.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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With subpoena power and broad jurisdiction over virtually every facet of the federal government, the Oversight Committee ranks among Capitol Hill’s mightiest panels.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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At the height of her transformational powers, Bartsch can seem almost otherworldly because of her outsized presence coupled with her outlandish fashion sense.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans: The Seminole County Legal Aid office hosts a free monthly legal advice clinic for veterans to get legal assistance with family law and housing law matters.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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That's the gap between products that work and those that matter.—
Mara Dimofte,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Without a major change in the Iranian government, there remains a significant potential for future threats to oil supplies from the various parties involved.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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