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as in person
a member of the human race
you poor thing, you must be exhausted
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as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
the thing to which the subject of the sentence refers
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as in feat
something done by someone
one of the things you can do is to help me clean up
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as in object
something material that can be perceived by the senses
can you hand me that thing over there?
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as in product
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
just the latest thing from her fertile imagination
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as in event
something that happens
the accident was just one of those things that can happen anywhere
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as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the important thing is that we get the project back on schedule
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
I have lots of things to do this afternoon
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as in stuff
things plural
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
math just isn't my thing
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Recent Examples of thing
Read on for our top suggestions on things to do in the Navarre Beach area.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Lesser expenses in the charge are things that lawmakers say could be either eliminated or moved from ratepayers to taxpayers, including relief for those who cannot afford their bills and the cost of building out an EV charging system.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
The infusion of the Sinhala element along with Buddhism could certainly be things of a later period.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 17 Jan. 2025
Before things go in a shocking direction, the finale has some big plans for Camille (Alexandria Riley).
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Lesser expenses in the charge are things that lawmakers say could be either eliminated or moved from ratepayers to taxpayers, including relief for those who cannot afford their bills and the cost of building out an EV charging system.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
The infusion of the Sinhala element along with Buddhism could certainly be things of a later period.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 17 Jan. 2025
Before things go in a shocking direction, the finale has some big plans for Camille (Alexandria Riley).
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
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Each booth has a mirror that is slightly tilted so that staff can observe the injection is taking place safely, without being too close to the person.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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To the average person, appreciating the elements that crowned Super Mario 64 a groundbreaking game back in 1996 requires at least some wandering around its world.—
Patricia Hernandez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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For Amelia and Rowan, personal history has shown them that to rely on any person or public entity to protect them would be folly.—
Becca Andrews,
Them,
13 Jan. 2025
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Since September 2008 both entities have been under conservatorship.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Usual Suspects actor achieved physical feats that include leaping from a moving boat onto a helicopter hovering above and pulling himself into it.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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His lawyers attempted to accomplish the same feat this week but were denied four separate times -- including by the U.S. Supreme Court -- after arguing that Trump should be immune from criminal prosecution as president-elect.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Accident-only This budget-minded option only covers expenses related to emergencies, such as broken bones, swallowed objects, snakebites and traumatic dental fractures.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Throughout her home are other colorful, oversize objects, including a table shaped like a giant spool of thread, a large multicolored wristwatch and 10 other food stools, including a wedge of cheese.—
George Etheredge,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Discount chain Big Lots filed for bankruptcy last September, and the Container Store, a retailer offering storage and organization products, declared bankruptcy last month.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Our ultimate dream is to craft a timeless product with the utmost quality and transparency possible.—
Gabriela Hearst,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Raymond James Stadium — home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers — can hold about 65,000 for most events, and capacity can be increased a bit if necessary.—
Tim Reynolds,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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The funeral, part of a week of events mourning the ex-president ahead of his burial in tiny Plains, Georgia, was packed with pageantry, intrigue, pomp and ceremony, in notable juxtaposition with Carter’s homespun life.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2025
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Business Sustainability And The Rule Of 40 The purpose of taking a fresh look at existing technology vendors is to measure the short-term financial stability and long-term viability of fintech partners.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Shareholder primacy theory, the corporate governance theory that has become ingrained into societal norms, asserts that profit maximization on behalf of shareholders is the sole purpose of company management.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
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Deadline has also reached out to SAG-AFTRA on the matter of AI being used in The Brutalist, particularly since Brody is up for Best Actor Drama at the SAG Awards.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Choosing the Wrong Fibers Rug material matters—especially in busy households with kids or pets.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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