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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
Impressively, the electric motor delivers 325 lb-ft by itself, meaning the two-row SUV feels quick in Electric drive mode, obviously quicker than when matting the accelerator in Hybrid or Sport mode.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Larry shed two pounds of weight during his makeover, which saw a grooming team shaving his overgrown hair that covered his eyes and was matted.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, other looks were more bouffant and explosive, matted into Marie Antoinette costume wigs from centuries past.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Cutting your lawn slightly shorter in autumn helps prevent the grass from matting under leaves and snow.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Larry shed two pounds of weight during his makeover, which saw a grooming team shaving his overgrown hair that covered his eyes and was matted.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, other looks were more bouffant and explosive, matted into Marie Antoinette costume wigs from centuries past.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Cutting your lawn slightly shorter in autumn helps prevent the grass from matting under leaves and snow.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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The Islanders are willing to take a chance on DeAngelo out of desperation now, even though their playoff hopes are dimming by the day.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Many of them look to post-Soviet Russia as a bastion of traditional values, but the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dimmed its allure, at least for some.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The making a living part of the equation completely squashes the notion of societal contributions.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Hailey also chooses love by taking a picture with Selena Gomez, clearly an attempt to squash the ongoing war between their respective fandoms.—
Stacey Leasca,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
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The atmosphere lightens—air is let in; clean, tinny piano introduces itself—as Twigs abandons thinking.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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Cornerback Jaylen Watson lightened the mood with graffiti flowers — on his White Mood Hoodie ($200) and coordinating sweatpants.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles County Fire Department bulldozer No. 5 pulled in and started shoving the vehicles aside to clear the road for firetrucks.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Fall of Diddy includes a snippet of harrowing footage from March 5, 2016, that CNN released, where Combs is seen attacking Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, kicking and shoving her, then dragging her by her sweatshirt before throwing an object at her.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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The set comes with 24 pairs of patches that are formulated with hydrating ingredients to brighten under eyes.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Barber brightened up this dark mahogany, traditional office space with contemporary pieces, such as a lucite coffee table, mixed with antiques, reproductions, Rose Tarlow pieces, and the client’s collection of art.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
11 July 2024
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Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.—
Jenna Fryer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2024
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Soot blew in through gaps and cracks, sneaked under doors and snowed down from vents, homeowners said, powdering their carpets, closets, couches, pillows and quilts.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens might get snowed on during their playoff game on Sunday evening amid brutally cold temperatures.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Josh Berry rams into the back of Ty Gibbs on Turn 1.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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The shooting happened after a vehicle rammed the marijuana grow house to get inside, said Oakland Police Department Deputy Chief Frederick Shavies.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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