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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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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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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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Europe’s traditionally weaker economies have outperformed the core countries in recent years, and now nations like Spain, Italy, and Portugal as well as Greece can borrow at the same costs as France and Germany, a sign both of their strength and the European giants’ weakness.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
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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The Crocs platform sandals are made from EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) material, which is known for providing optimal cushioning and shock absorption for daily wear.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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House proportions, window placement and even the materials used all play into the traditional style of home building seen throughout Union Village, Obringer said.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
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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The Premier League started doing stuff with players being interviewed from home on Zoom, and then started the ePremier League, with all 20 clubs asked to find a player who would like to be involved.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
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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This dual-track model has the potential to not only strengthen the child-parent bond but also shorten the duration of therapy and improve long-term resilience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The second dimension, Investment Capacity & Activity, was evaluated using key metrics like available capital (dry powder), assets under management (AUM), and deal flow, examining both current investment potential and operational activity.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
19 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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