1
as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
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as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
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Recent Examples of metal
Remember that a tent offers no protection against lightning.
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
China has come to dominate the mining and production of those metals, and over the last two years has gradually started to restrict international sales.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Cole Haan Evelyn Bow Driver Loafers Make a style statement day or night in these driver loafers with bow details and metal hardware accents.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 6 June 2025
The exhibition moves through the history of photography, from daguerreotypes and other photographs made on metal to those made on glass and, eventually, paper.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
China has come to dominate the mining and production of those metals, and over the last two years has gradually started to restrict international sales.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Cole Haan Evelyn Bow Driver Loafers Make a style statement day or night in these driver loafers with bow details and metal hardware accents.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 6 June 2025
The exhibition moves through the history of photography, from daguerreotypes and other photographs made on metal to those made on glass and, eventually, paper.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
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The terminations include at least 160 clinical trials involving areas such as HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, cancer, substance use, and chronic diseases.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Evacuations prompted The blaze prompted several evacuations, including Shamong's Costello Preparatory Academy, a state-run community home for males with a history of substance abuse.—
Jim Walsh,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Knee push-ups can also be a good starting point depending on your current strength level.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The collected material makes a persuasive case for self-forgiveness.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The material is being produced at a factory in Iowa and will scale to 65 tons a year, with the first large-scale shipments expected this fall for inclusion in spring collections.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
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Khamenei may bet that Israel doesn’t have the capacity, stamina or will to maintain a war of attrition with Iran over the long term and that the longer the missile exchanges go on, the more political pressure Netanyahu will feel to come to the table.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The race is a grueling test of both speed and stamina, requiring teams to not only push their machines to the limit but also carefully manage their drivers across the full day and night of racing.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Make Bezos send wet places salad spinners to dry out stuff.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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And the ability to miss bats and throw quality stuff that was just so much better than everybody else’s stuff at that time.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Money becomes power, and without clinical oversight, that power enables harmful behaviors.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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While the matter is unrelated to FAMU, she has been placed on administrative leave with pay until further notice.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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Wysong’s opinion positions the city for a potential battle with the state, as the governor has also taken interest in the matter.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The potential for chaos and confusion in an evacuation became all-too-apparent last December, when a magnitude 7 earthquake struck about 30 miles off the Humboldt County coast.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The Trump administration has expressed interest in exploring psychedelics for their potential in treating PTSD and other debilitating mental health issues, various officials have shared.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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