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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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Futu’s Chen says the company remains committed to global expansion, pointing to its strength in developing new products and services such as cryptocurrency trading.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The company tends to settle for mid-tier brands and celebrities in their marketing, straying from its core strength in winterwear, Jiang added.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Katy Henriksen,
Arkansas Online,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measurement gauges, such as industrial devices that measure the thickness of materials.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
21 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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What Happens In The Final Scene Of Episode 8? Belly packs her stuff and leaves her key to the Cousins’ beach house on the counter.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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There’s a lot of great stuff with Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman and others, but Shia LaBeouf and Aubrey Plaza kind of steal the show and end up becoming Francis’s co-stars of the documentary.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hall 6 puts yachts between 65 and 115 feet in the spotlight with a solid selection of superyachts, multihulls in both sail and power, and a special area for superboats and tenders to complement the parent yachts.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Join us in San Francisco to see hosts Katie Drummond, Michael Calore, and Lauren Goode shed light on the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley.—
WIRED Staff,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Last week's ruling by U.S. District Judge Fred Biery of San Antonio adds to a growing wave of legal challenges on the matter in a fight that could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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That's because matter, via its gravitational influence, slows down cosmic expansion, while dark energy speeds it up.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 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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Aside from its potential in treating Alzheimer’s, Yankner said lithium orotate might also have implications for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, an area his lab is investigating.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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