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as in person
a member of the human race
you poor thing, you must be exhausted
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2
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
Most voters do not study economics closely; they are occupied with far more important things, such as their families and their jobs.
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David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Certainty about tariff uncertainty U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett acknowledged that there will be more uncertainty regarding tariffs before things settle down.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Here’s where things stand and what stakeholders hope the next steps will be for regulators.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
How Very Jenna Ortega Selena Gomez's Fluffy Bob is a Throwback to 1985
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—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
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David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Certainty about tariff uncertainty U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett acknowledged that there will be more uncertainty regarding tariffs before things settle down.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Here’s where things stand and what stakeholders hope the next steps will be for regulators.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
How Very Jenna Ortega Selena Gomez's Fluffy Bob is a Throwback to 1985
Now, watch our cover star Rachel Zegler get ready:
Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
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This dimension reflects a person’s comfort level with imaginative, hypothetical or fantastical concepts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Shatner became the oldest person to go into space in 2021 at 90 when he was invited to ride on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Shepard rocket.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite all this, Kelly Moore claims that on Jan. 3, Brooks sent Drue Moore a letter purportedly terminating his involvement with Winthrop and its affiliated entities.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Dollar Tree, an excellent operator, bought Family Dollar, a terrible entity, for almost $9 billion a decade ago.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s an irony that Van Lith will have to go through her former team to accomplish this feat.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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Preparing a meal, setting the table, and cleaning your house on top of daily life is a bigger feat than just having a few friends over for a glass of wine at the end of a long day.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Good & Gather Cut Green Beans were initially recalled due to possible contamination from a foreign object.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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The team wants to determine whether the galaxy and its rapid evolution are truly unique, or if there are more like it in the early universe since a single celestial object is not enough to establish a new model of galaxy formation, Carniani said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Bettina Schneuer,
Architectural Digest,
29 Mar. 2025
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When cleaning any of your pet’s belongings, avoid the use of scented products, including detergents, stain treatments, and odor-eliminating sprays or powders.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Such violent celestial events may have left a clue in ancient rocks in the form of a rare element.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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These events are all part of the changing world order, a critical concept of vital importance.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The automation of jobs by AI could lead to widespread unemployment and economic inequality, leaving many people feeling powerless and without purpose.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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At that point, sunglasses lose their sine qua non purpose to protect our eyes, becoming a purely ornamental element capable of elevating an entire outfit.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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His role as an official advisor to Trump also does not involve military matters with China.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Then, there is the matter of how the benefits of some cover crops are not fully realized until they are incorporated into the soil.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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