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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
Speaking of cleaning, a little metal cog up under the business end of the machine also needs to be wiped down, as some of the ice cream base makes its way onto it during the process.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
Walmart has issued a recall for 850,000 metal water bottles after two customers suffered permanent vision loss from faulty lids forcefully ejecting in their faces, according to a July 10 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Less reported until recently is the fact that rare earth metals are critical elements for making high-grade magnets that go into every modern military weapons system, jets, and ships.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
Walmart has issued a recall for 850,000 metal water bottles after two customers suffered permanent vision loss from faulty lids forcefully ejecting in their faces, according to a July 10 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Less reported until recently is the fact that rare earth metals are critical elements for making high-grade magnets that go into every modern military weapons system, jets, and ships.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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The compound 7-OH is a naturally occurring substance in the kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa), according to the FDA, but only a minor component comprising less than 2% of the alkaloid content in natural kratom leaves.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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This suggested that honey or some other substance was once present in the vessel.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
30 July 2025
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That study showed that the AI interaction significantly reduced the strength of those beliefs, even two months later.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Only two years prior, Zoe highlighted the strength of their bond while celebrating their 31st anniversary.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Similar to mesh ballet flats, another trending warm-weather shoe that plays with sheer materials, jelly sandals offer all-important airflow.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Built with lightweight, durable materials, the bag showed no signs of wear even after rigorous testing at a local club.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Investing In Neurotechnology-Based Solutions: Emerging tools like neurofeedback (i.e., real-time brain training based on EEG data) are gaining interest as non-invasive methods to enhance focus, regulate emotions, and build attention stamina over time.—
Ofer Lidsky,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The current format of the derby -- which rewards stamina/conditioning as much as pure slugging power -- makes finding value by comparing odds across a variety of sportsbooks even more helpful.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Part of the reason for this gap between power users and typical users is the route by which students have become aware of ChatGPT.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The storms also caused widespread power outages across the region.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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This unit is used to measure the fine particulate matter in the air, such as smoke, dust, soot or dirt.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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If aldermen out of desperation decide to try this gambit, the city will be sued and the matter will be tied up in the courts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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But amid the poverty and limited means, Espinoza saw something more powerful: An area rich in human potential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Sometimes the products that cause injury, or have the potential to do so, may seem fairly innocent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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