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
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 13 June 2025
She quickly gets embroiled in a nasty war of blackmail and stalking, and with the help of an unscrupulous life coach, matters escalate way too far.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
By leveraging the right tools for your organization, your team can streamline workflows, foster collaboration and focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, high-quality work.
—Andrea Ruskin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Businesses are collateral damage as the explosion of immigration enforcement worsens staffing issues for businesses already facing worker shortages, according to Amy Peck, a partner with the Jackson Lewis law firm who represents employers in immigration matters.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 13 June 2025
She quickly gets embroiled in a nasty war of blackmail and stalking, and with the help of an unscrupulous life coach, matters escalate way too far.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Verb
From ethics in our government offices, to reproductive health care, to the climate crisis and beyond, ProPublica remains on the front lines of the stories that matter most.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
By leveraging the right tools for your organization, your team can streamline workflows, foster collaboration and focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, high-quality work.
—Andrea Ruskin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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Among European policymakers and companies, this has been an important topic.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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The incident raised the question of whether such hard racing was over the limit or within accepted bounds, a topic that continued to surface throughout different parts of the 2024 season.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Real Madrid is closing in on Argentina’s next big thing As reported by various outlets, Real Madrid is closing in on Mastantuono after sending a delegation to Buenos Aires last week.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sick to death of being poor, Lucy ended things with John.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Voters can return their ballot by mail or drop it off at one of 29 drop boxes located throughout the district.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Residents could either return their survey by mail or complete one online.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Noun
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For the social workers working with families through trauma, joblessness, health problems or other crises, burnout was a real concern.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Kesh’s remarks highlight how Alpha™ continues to solve problems for designers and consumers alike, building off a rich legacy and continuing to evolve textile technology.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Other historical and Illinois-centric statues adorn various parts of the Capitol grounds in Springfield and its vicinity.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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People in the vicinity, from boaters to a flight instructor and student flying nearby, worked to locate the pair, WVIT reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
Verb
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This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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But that doesn’t mean Patullo and Co. shouldn’t proactively prepare wrinkles to keep opponents on their toes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Judge Subramanian denied the defense's first motion, ruling that the questions were not prejudicial.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The question of the teams’ rivalry status is not confirmed, but recent events point to the answer being a yes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Orbiting at such a height helps reduce latency and connectivity issues during video calls, gaming and streaming.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn’t a ‘both sides’ issue.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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