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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Relevance
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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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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
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This is especially important when tackling sensitive topics, such as mental health or chronic illness.—
Kamya Elawadhi,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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Air mail from New York City to me takes two or three days, only slightly longer than the average time between NYC and Vermont or Pennsylvania.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
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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Use cloud access or a small on-premises system to tackle a high-value optimization or simulation problem where classical methods struggle.—
Yuval Boger,
Forbes.com,
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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This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index (GI), a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The wide-ranging survey was designed to tease out how individuals’ perceptions and beliefs around key global issues and their personal economic outlook impact their purchasing behavior.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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However, passengers were alerted just before midnight via email that their trip had been canceled due to technical issues.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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