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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Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
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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The meteoric growth of Pop Mart speaks to a larger history of Americans being attached to cute things from Asia (remember Hello Kitty?), Anne Cheng, an English professor at Princeton University, told CNN.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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The legislation, which passed the House but not the Senate, would have required states to provide automatic voter registration, established same day registration and voting, put in place two weeks of early voting, and expand vote by mail.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Noun
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As studies begin to find connections between exposure to plastic and medical problems, doctors and scientists are increasingly concerned.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Digital platforms have made attempts to resolve this problem, yet frequently mimic the traditional education system's one-directional teaching approach.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 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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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
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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
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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That leaves one central question and, characteristic of Dylan himself, two ways to view it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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However, the formal selection of those individuals was paused after concerns emerged that prospective jurors might raise issues over the weekend.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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However, the industry has been slow to pivot and address these foundational issues.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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