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
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Should a takeover attempt happen, state officials would be in communication with the National Guard but working to challenge the action in court, according to the official, who declined to be identified because they were not authorized to speak on the matter.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Liam Twomey, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
What matters now is how a product embeds itself into the user’s thinking and behavior.
—Olya Osokina, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Pitt's representative declined to comment on the matter at the time.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Should a takeover attempt happen, state officials would be in communication with the National Guard but working to challenge the action in court, according to the official, who declined to be identified because they were not authorized to speak on the matter.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Maresca’s squad management is going to matter more than ever.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
What matters now is how a product embeds itself into the user’s thinking and behavior.
—Olya Osokina, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 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,
25 Aug. 2025
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Data-sharing agreements on topics like border control, financial transactions or intelligence cooperation can easily become politically volatile.—
Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But that triggered the second thing – Trump’s revulsion for math that contradicts his narrative.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kaylor, attempting the same thing, feels like watching an injured baby deer try to do TikTok dances while amid an existential crisis.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Notifications are expected to be sent via mail by Sept. 2.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Russia is the latest in a series of countries that have recently announced the suspension of some or most mail services to the U.S., citing uncertainty and confusion over tariffs.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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That's a problem that can only be fixed by upstream farmers and landowners.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some have argued the moment speaks to larger problems about modern dating and what's really getting in the way of young people finding love.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The actor also shared details about his time on set, explaining that being in the pop star's vicinity gave him instant cool points.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The footage was shot in the alley behind the Savoy Hotel in London, and according to Pennebaker (who died in 2019), some of the handwritten lyrics were supplied by Joan Baez and Donovan, who were both in Dylan’s vicinity (and crosshairs) at the time.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The sheer scale of potential exposure means this could become a major public health challenge in the years ahead.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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That means Eli Lilly’s pill is absorbed more easily in the body and doesn’t require dietary restrictions like Novo Nordisk’s does.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But in environments built for output, questions start to feel like friction.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the music swelled, their emotions rose too, and Luke popped the question.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Among the issues that still resonate today: What should be done before the next storm?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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John Leos covers environmental issues for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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