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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
Scientists have studied the metal extensively for over 80 years, but its quantum property remained unknown.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
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Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Its slim metal build includes automatic brightness safeguard defenses and native Picture-by-Picture side-by-side multitasking.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Sette suggests that macroeconomic conditions and monetary demand will contribute to shorter-term price swings, while industrial demand in the AI and solar industries will provide a rising price floor for the metal in the longer-term.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Its slim metal build includes automatic brightness safeguard defenses and native Picture-by-Picture side-by-side multitasking.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Sette suggests that macroeconomic conditions and monetary demand will contribute to shorter-term price swings, while industrial demand in the AI and solar industries will provide a rising price floor for the metal in the longer-term.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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Haney painted the prosecution’s case as heavy on circumstance but light on substance.
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Public relations first, substance second and winning will magically come if the baseball gods grant it.
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The study was small, and follow-up research has not yet confirmed those results with the same strength.
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Draw upon your well of strength.
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There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Be honest about your age, health and stamina.
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In Taurus, however, the red planet trades speed for stamina.
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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The news comes as Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — home to the Air Force's Basic Military Training program — grapples with a flu outbreak that has infected 275 people in recent weeks, a congressional staffer with knowledge of the matter told CBS News.
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.
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Organizers had urged attendees earlier in the day Sunday to monitor conditions closely as forecasts called for the potential of severe thunderstorms across DC.
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The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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