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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
Neurosis — the long-running, avant-garde metal group — announced a reunion, of sorts, on Friday, following years of uncertainty.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
At one point, Paul throws a metal chair at Mortensen while her daughter is in close proximity and is heard crying.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Gold tends to benefit in a weaker dollar environment, since the yellow metal becomes relatively more affordable for investors around the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
California metal vets Neurosis have surprised-released An Undying Love for a Burning World, their first album in a decade, and first since co-founder Scott Kelly left the band after confessing to domestic abuse.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
At one point, Paul throws a metal chair at Mortensen while her daughter is in close proximity and is heard crying.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Gold tends to benefit in a weaker dollar environment, since the yellow metal becomes relatively more affordable for investors around the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
California metal vets Neurosis have surprised-released An Undying Love for a Burning World, their first album in a decade, and first since co-founder Scott Kelly left the band after confessing to domestic abuse.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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The facility would have 50-70 beds and provide treatment for people who are committed to a state institution or ordered to receive treatment for substance use disorder.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Physica described the healing properties of plants, animal substances, and earthly elements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kids shouldn’t rule who sits on throne The features provided by Andrews McMeel Syndication are copyrighted material and all rights are reserved.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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And the material the writers give us works on different levels.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Striking a blow for the Mountain West Conference, which Utah State, SDSU and Boise State are leaving for the Pac-12, the high-altitude Aggies rode their stamina and playmaking down the stretch to book Sunday’s date opposite Arizona.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mughals particularly valued these horses for their strength and stamina, as well as their colors and other aesthetic features.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2026
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No reason not to just say stuff like this to him.—
Souvankham Thammavongsa,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Dion Brown made nine of his 10 shots, while Robbie Avila ranged from rim stuffs to a 28-foot triple.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Fully built out, the data center will pull a gigawatt from Arkansas' power grid, which is enough to power approximately 750,000 homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Archaeologists discovered two astonishing Iron Age hoards in North Yorkshire, one of them being the largest ever found in British history, which has changed the historical understanding of wealth and power in pre-Roman Britain.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The United States was informed about Israel's plans to strike the South Pars natural gas field but did not take part in it, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The inquiry into Kent’s alleged mishandling of classified information reportedly predates his resignation, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter, Semafor first reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say the high-precision synchronization is vital for accurate targeting and secure communication, with the potential to transform modern warfare and navigation systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Colorado voters legalized this model in 2022 following research and enthusiasm about the drug’s potential to help treat depression, addiction and end-of-life anxiety, among other mental health conditions.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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