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
Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The talks were, according to a senior U.S. official with knowledge of the matter, broad and aimed at maintaining a dialogue.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
That didn’t matter, because the Rangers were protecting a lead and Columbus didn’t have many looks either.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Cops: Man with body trauma found dead on Near North Side street
How much does Dennis Allen’s ‘win now’ messaging matter?
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The talks were, according to a senior U.S. official with knowledge of the matter, broad and aimed at maintaining a dialogue.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Listen to this article MIAMI — If nothing else, through the ups and downs, the closing stretch of the Miami Heat’s regular season offered a reminder that big men still can matter in today’s NBA and that a new generation has arrived — including the Heat’s Kel’el Ware.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
That didn’t matter, because the Rangers were protecting a lead and Columbus didn’t have many looks either.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Arcadia Earth has been a proponent of the sustainability conversations around fashion, with a pop-up in Soho, New York City amid the pandemic, that became a hub for productive talks with circularity around fashion being the topic of choice.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of staying stuck in worry, ask yourself: What topics in the news pull at me the most?—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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And also, thinking about thousands of others going through the same thing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the couple’s patient died, the last thing that Teddy wanted to do was discuss the fact that Owen had slept with someone else.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The process starts by filling out an I-90 form online or by mail and paying the fee.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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The testing required customers to submit a saliva sample by mail to then receive personalized genetic reports, which has resulted in the company holding the genetic data of more than 15 million customers.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Irving with Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford along with Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington - that’s a team that would have been a problem.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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Another problem: The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to hear its challenge of a rule that prevents a president from firing independent agency board members without cause.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then there was the problem of whether there would be enough demand to support another limestone quarry in the vicinity.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bill by Republican Rep. David Faulkner would establish an alert system, similar to the Amber Alert system, that would issue a notice to the public when there's been an unprovoked shark attack in the vicinity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What health and wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping it Together newsletter.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yet ignoring it entirely may mean missing opportunities that could reshape a bank’s future offerings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email [email protected]. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that the Light rail goes through West Sacramento.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Soon after their engagement, questions surfaced surrounding a prenuptial agreement.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Both sides ironed out a few outstanding issues in court.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In February's survey, immigration was ranked the second-most important issue facing the country, after the cost of living.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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