1
as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
that is not relevant to the matter under discussion
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2
as in thing
something to be dealt with
we must take care of this matter before it becomes a real problem
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3
as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
I've been thinking about the matter all night, and I believe I have a solution
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as in to mean
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matter
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Sergio Gor, Trump’s director of personnel, called DeJoy and USPS board members, saying the President wanted him out, according to two sources familiar with the matter, and suggesting to DeJoy that Trump and Musk could make life uncomfortable for him.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Freeman advanced to third on an error on the play, but being 90 feet away from home didn’t matter.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
His potential successors represent myriad viewpoints on some of these matters.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Sergio Gor, Trump’s director of personnel, called DeJoy and USPS board members, saying the President wanted him out, according to two sources familiar with the matter, and suggesting to DeJoy that Trump and Musk could make life uncomfortable for him.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
That matters when drafting a player at a position that requires leadership.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Freeman advanced to third on an error on the play, but being 90 feet away from home didn’t matter.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Promotion had been the hot topic of conversation for days in North Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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While Liverpool are cruising to the Premier League title, there has been one topic dominating the conversation; the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Isaac has done a terrible thing to this person, and that is important to see.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Working on the show is different from a lot of other things, especially in TV.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
Noun
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When ballots are sent by mail, elections officials are required to verify a voter’s signature on the ballot by comparing it with the signature on the official voter registration records on file.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Other portions of the executive order are still being litigated, including a provision that withholds federal funds from states that count mail and absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but are received by election officials afterwards.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Are some flights more likely to experience crew duty clock problems?—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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High overtime costs have long been a problem for the LAFD, whose around-the-clock staffing model depends heavily on employees taking on extra shifts.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ship-tracking data analyzed by the Associated Press put one of the vessels believed to be carrying the chemical in the vicinity in March, as Ambrey said.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But then the team started finding more of these caterpillars, all covered in the body parts of other insects and shed spider skins, and all in the vicinity of spider webs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This means every resume review or coaching session reduces the amount of time available with the coaches.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The drop means a massive decline in his first NFL contract that stands at $43 million and counting, depending on where Sanders is picked.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The question is: which horse will add its name to the history books on Saturday? 2025 contenders Every jockey, every owner and every trainer wants the chance to win the Kentucky Derby but only one of this year’s 19 horses will do it.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Don’t try and lead me in a direction with your questions.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The issue became a flashpoint for the Justice Department in March, when Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer refused to add Gibson to a pilot program that had whittled a list of 95 non-violent offenders down to nine who had passed rigorous FBI background checks.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Having potentially too many high-end offensive defensemen can lead to some issues, including disagreements on utilization (only one defenseman is usually on the top power play), contract disputes (production is what usually leads to money) and would even possibly open them up to offer sheets.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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