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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
The agency is still investigating the disaster and hosted a series of hearings on the matter over the summer.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Why does that matter to people in South Florida?
—Cassie Martinez, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Über-producer Dick Wolf, father of both shows (and many more), recently spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the matter.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
The agency is still investigating the disaster and hosted a series of hearings on the matter over the summer.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Coach Carlos Lynn scheduled a tough non-district slate to prepare his team for the games that matter.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Why does that matter to people in South Florida?
—Cassie Martinez, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for traffic flow and cost-effectiveness, a couple of things are worth considering.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Planes will continue to fly safely, and mail will continue to be delivered.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Will mail be delivered during a 2025 government shutdown?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The key is preparing before problems strikes, or sidestepping the problem by finding alternate transportation when possible.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mild listeriosis — which can cause fever, diarrhea, or other stomach problems — gets better without treatment.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This debris could increase micrometeoroid flux in Earth’s vicinity by up to 1,000 times the background levels, according to researchers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The first group of American astronauts to travel within the vicinity of the moon in more than half a century could be embarking on their historic journey much earlier than expected.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Finally, impact strength assesses a material’s ability to absorb sudden shocks without shattering, highlighting that the hardness alone doesn’t always mean toughness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The historically low reading scores for all students mean States and communities need to unite—not divide—classrooms.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But as retail investors push the market higher, and bulls cheer liquidity support and policy tailwinds, some experts are raising questions if the market is entering bubble territory.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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There's also the question of the mole inside the FBI, which the show seems to be leading us to believe is actually Kathleen McGinty (Martha Plimpton) rather than one of the three task force members working under Tom (Mark Ruffalo).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The About-Face Beauty founder first revealed that they’d been diagnosed with the T-cell disorder, as well as lupus, in June 2024, and sang about experiencing severe health issues on album The Great Impersonator.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Working closely with schools, says Mosseri, can help the platform handle issues that may fly under the radar, such as a user who isn't overtly harassing another.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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