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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
Jeri Rees said her 21-year-old nephew underwent six hours of surgery and that doctors found shards of plastic, glass and metal embedded in his eyes and around his face, including a metal piece lodged 7 millimeters from a carotid artery.
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The body was composed of material derived from soybeans, wheat and corn, which allegedly made it 30% lighter than the traditional metal cars at the time.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Warm-Tones One of the big questions when choosing hardware is whether to go with warm or cool-toned metals.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
While operating, doctors discovered plastic, glass and metal in his eyes and face.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The body was composed of material derived from soybeans, wheat and corn, which allegedly made it 30% lighter than the traditional metal cars at the time.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Warm-Tones One of the big questions when choosing hardware is whether to go with warm or cool-toned metals.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
While operating, doctors discovered plastic, glass and metal in his eyes and face.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol, a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, narrowing and constricting them, and affecting blood flow.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Especially Nikoui’s oldest brother, Dakota Halverson, a young man living with challenges linked to autism and substance abuse, his mom says.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini’s assist on Regenda’s goal gives him 71 points, including 50 even-strength points, in 46 games this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Low-temperature synthesis of graphite from America’s coal industries could lead to a new cost-effective domestic industrial manufacturing base for this critical material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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The material initially would be stored at the city’s El Corazon Park and then, if tests show the quality is appropriate, it would be trucked to the coastline.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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But the stamina of his thought is exactly proportionate to the depth of his love for his subject.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Too many are still waiting for resources, for clear answers, for a path that doesn’t require super-human stamina just to survive.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beyond politics, what about the more inside baseball industry stuff?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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When trips are constant and suitcases are unpacked and repacked on repeat, having a reliable system matters—something that Kathryn doesn’t take for granted.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the distinction may not be quite so neat, because the record is infused by Jesus, Christian imagery and matters of God to an extent that goes beyond easy symbolism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Hypersonic flight has enormous military and civilian potential.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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As a result, there is the potential for a power shutoff in areas in and near Fort Collins and parts of Weld County on Friday.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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