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
Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Therefore, in an expanding Universe dominated by matter, the density drops with time, and so does the expansion rate.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
David McMillin, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The practicalities matter as much as the vision.
—Swami Chandrasekaran, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Advertisement Why choice of technique matters However, there are reasons why most labs working with ancient DNA don’t use these procedures anymore, say Kirsten Bos and Alexander Hubener, both specialists in ancient DNA at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Therefore, in an expanding Universe dominated by matter, the density drops with time, and so does the expansion rate.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The practicalities matter as much as the vision.
—Swami Chandrasekaran, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Judging by his big grin, though, the best topic was saved till last when asked to describe Estevao’s display.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Displacing 80,000 tons, the Fujian is the closest thing afloat to the US Navy’s 97,000-ton Nimitz-class carriers, which make up 10 of the 11 carriers in the US fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But things just weren't right with her.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They were charged in a 39-count indictment that included conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The bill emerged from a compromise with the Democratic assembly leader, who sought to expand the use of drop boxes for mail ballots.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The viral post, which received more than 3,000 upvotes on Reddit, is filled with dozens of comments of fellow travelers chiming in with their own tips and tricks using personal experiences solving delay problems.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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DeSantis has urged lawmakers in Tallahassee to come up with a plan to ease the burden on Florida homeowners, but has expressed frustration with their approach to the problem.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Multiple players in his vicinity.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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This quasi-moon is expected to remain in Earth's vicinity until around 2083.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That means two down days per week for the whole squad, thus three days are disrupted by a single game.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This means identifying key traits in founders that indicate a startup will succeed.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Typically, programs go back and forth with specialists to hammer out grant details and questions in the months ahead of the disbursement date.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both experts noted that while the current package supports growth, the widening gap between low unemployment and soaring deficits poses questions about the viability of America’s debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Friday evening, airports in Phoenix, Houston and San Diego were reporting delays because of staffing issues, and the Federal Aviation Administration warned that staffing problems were also possible at airports in the New York area, Dallas and Philadelphia.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Half an hour later, he was informed by the testing team that there was an issue.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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