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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
The beauty of the little camera pod is the extremely strong magnetic mounting system which will stick to just about anything metal, making the Goo 3 capable of shots from angles that no other action camera can match.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Carbonates, which include calcite, dolomite, aragonite, magnesite, and siderite, are formed by ions of carbon and oxygen dissolved in water that react with metal ions.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Brands like Sally Hansen launched Chrome Nail Makeup lacquers—which had that true molten metal finish—reserved for salon techniques and red-carpet events.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 July 2025
His paws dangle over the side of a broken beam, with a metal wall at an odd angle behind him.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Carbonates, which include calcite, dolomite, aragonite, magnesite, and siderite, are formed by ions of carbon and oxygen dissolved in water that react with metal ions.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Brands like Sally Hansen launched Chrome Nail Makeup lacquers—which had that true molten metal finish—reserved for salon techniques and red-carpet events.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 July 2025
His paws dangle over the side of a broken beam, with a metal wall at an odd angle behind him.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
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Friday offers a multi-perspective interrogation of substance use on the album, recounting the highs and lows and the gray area in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Most happy marriages have the same few things in common: acceptance, openness, quality time, learning of each other's strengths and weaknesses, communication, etc.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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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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There are many options for staking materials and techniques; some are better suited to certain flowering plants than others.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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There’s one main meter, hydration, where the hot desert will deplete that over time, sapping your stamina and eventually your health.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But stamina, recovery, resilience and adaptability are as essential to athletic performance.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Aid organizations need money more than stuff | Restaurants and bars are donating proceeds | Music folks are staging benefits | Shelters are scrambling to help displaced pets.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
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There are a bunch of other groups of other schools that do literally the same stuff as you.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Big Brother went from America voting out the houseguests to the housemates voting out their own with weekly competitions to have ultimate power as Head of Household.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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That means there's no motor or backup power for the control and motion systems for the foils, keel and rudder, or even the on-board computers and instruments.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Every one of the strikeouts Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam hurls matters.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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But before that could happen, some practical matters needed to be resolved.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Lorena Gonzalez, a former Democratic San Diego legislator turned leader of the California Labor Federation, likened her party’s support for AI and its potential to automate jobs out of existence to the North American Free Trade Agreement, which cost the party support among blue collar workers.—
Lia Russell
Updated July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, animal proteins other than chicken and beef have low allergenic potential.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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