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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 May 2025
Perez has now broken his silence on the matter, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Noun
McMahon felt in recent weeks that Paramount was increasingly encroaching on the news division, according to a person familiar with the matter, and grew weary of having to fend off the corporation’s executives.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 May 2025
Perez has now broken his silence on the matter, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Verb
But while Zuckerberg claims that hosting that kind of content doesn't move the needle much anymore, owning the biggest platforms that people use daily to connect with friends and family obviously still matters to Meta, MeWe founder Mark Weinstein told Ars.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 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.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Students researched topics, including ethics in AI in public relations, internal communication management, crisis communication, and parasocial relationships and their ties to public relations.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Instead of approaching them and giving them the opportunity to say mean things to you, consider trying to make friends with other girls -- girls who might like to be friends with you too.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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People take their time and there is this thing called personal boundaries.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Will mail be delivered? Memorial Day is a USPS holiday, according to the agency's website, meaning mail will not be delivered and post offices will be closed for retail transactions on May 26.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The labor action does not constitute a nationwide strike or work stoppage, calming the fears of businesses that use Canada Post to ship mail and parcels after a previous month-long strike hampered the 2024 holiday season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The platform ran into problems Thursday, when nearly 6,000 users reported issues with X’s website and app.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The problems started shortly after 8 a.m. ET Saturday and within an hour, there were 11,871 reports logged.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Consumers use the app to discover and purchase these bags from businesses in their vicinity.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Residents who live in the vicinity described the encampment as a drive-through for drugs, KNBC reported, adding that neighbors have contacted the city a number of times about it but to no avail.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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So, why the attack on electric vehicles and what does this mean for car buyers? Need a break?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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That means that any new releases of Port Ellen from the original distillery are going to get more and more expensive and more and more scarce.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The district walked back the idea, but the move sparked public outcry and raised questions about whether splitting a school district — a process called detachment — has to be approved by voters in a public election.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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Due to cap issues, the Dolphins would be able to spread his salary over two seasons instead of just the upcoming one.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Humans inhale spores every day but most people won’t experience any health issues; their immune system clears them.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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