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
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
During the Biden administration, Texas was the most vocal state on border and immigration matters.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Check out this comprehensive list of the only 15 Prime Day deals that matter.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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Noun
But before that could happen, some practical matters needed to be resolved.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
During the Biden administration, Texas was the most vocal state on border and immigration matters.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
Verb
Small is beautiful, and these local Prides matter deeply.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Check out this comprehensive list of the only 15 Prime Day deals that matter.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Here’s a look at his views on several hot topics. ICE arrests and protests While the spotlight has been on cities such as Los Angeles and New York, ICE’s presence in Kentucky has not gone without controversy.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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Classes focus on a variety of topics like the Hmong language, culture and history, calculus, psychology and more.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The downside is that each method has a potential reaction from the AGI or ASI that could turn things ugly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Meanwhile…things haven’t looked so good for Starbucks in China recently, and not just because its baristas can’t spell names in Chinese characters, either.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Noun
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They will be notified by mail and their prescriptions will be automatically transferred to a nearby Walgreens.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Owners affected by the recall will begin receiving notifications by mail from Monday, July 14, but an official fix has not yet been disclosed by the carmaker.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In the following years, the early flood warning system that Eastland advocated for – and was once considered state-of-the-art – started to suffer problems.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Cassidy was released from Thorn Cross on June 11, and a day later, his father, Tommy, died following heart problems.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The sudden flash flood warning issued for the Camp Mystic vicinity compelled many to pull back, disrupting the already complex operations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Verb
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The preservation of the wall means the site can, if necessary, be turned back into a fully functioning dock.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Theoretical as this question might seem, the stakes could be high.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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In his latest book, Is a River Alive?, Macfarlane travels to three very different rivers (in Ecuador, India and Quebec) to examine the question of a river’s sovereignty.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Because of its issues, the city was looking at removing the building and replacing it with a monument, or finding ways to do basic repairs to keep the building from deteriorating and use it in the future.—
Taylor O’Connor
July 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Horehound candy has origins going back centuries in folk medicine, when the horehound plant was used to brew teas and used as remedies for various throat and digestive issues.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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