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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in fact
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachment
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in to name
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in to list
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detail
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Musk then shared details of the bid with The Wall Street Journal to artificially raise the price of OpenAI and potentially spook investors, OpenAI alleged.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Patrick Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Stephens upgrades Asbury Automotive to overweight from equal weight Stephens said in its upgrade of the car detailing company that Asbury is starting to fire on all cylinders.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Mustaine will also release a memoir next year, the group confirmed, with more details expected in the coming months.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Musk then shared details of the bid with The Wall Street Journal to artificially raise the price of OpenAI and potentially spook investors, OpenAI alleged.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Signed by Cortez on Feb. 20, 1527, the document details payments in pesos of gold for expenses, the FBI said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Stephens upgrades Asbury Automotive to overweight from equal weight Stephens said in its upgrade of the car detailing company that Asbury is starting to fire on all cylinders.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
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These deliveries can be for a single product or for a combination of select items with a total combined weight of 2.4 pounds to 10 pounds (depending on the drone partner).—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The dijon mustard sauce is also a limited edition item, and PEOPLE recommends using a generous amount of it as its acidity cuts through the rich flavor of the fried chicken.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the American Diabetes Association says potatoes can fit on a diabetes-friendly meal plan.7 As for the benefits of swapping potatoes for whole grains, fiber explains a lot, Tindall told Health.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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And, in fact, some leaders from denominations that vocally oppose such care in the current moment once chose to support the decisions of doctors and transgender patients who pursued medical interventions.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Yet this process suggests a disturbing detachment from the very people who most deserve a second chance.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
19 July 2025
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Another 2023 study found that this tendency to escape from discomfort is encompassed by three dimensions: Reality detachment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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During a recent piece in which ESPN writers ranked NFL teams based on their future outlooks, Walder offered an incredibly bold prediction on Nix, projecting that the former first-round pick will lose his job soon.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg does a terrific job balancing the different tones, style and pacing of the play’s two halves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Main: National Guard and other law enforcement stationed in Eagle Pass, Texas, on March 20, 2024.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Video footage captured military vehicles stationed on a street as pedestrians walked by.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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As a dedicated member of the Opry, the memorial service was named Jeannie Seely's 5,389th Opry Show to celebrate her record for most performances.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even his name was part of the plan: Cunha was named after Jairzinho, the attacking hurricane of Brazil’s 1970 World Cup win.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Byers was listed under an official directory for paralegals in Maricopa County date June 3, 2025.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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If your move occurs before filing your tax return, simply list your current address on your return.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This would include walking and bike patrols as well as better lighting and security cameras, according to the motion.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Four uniformed border patrol agents in two marked vehicles were taking 15 people detained on immigration violations from the Gibraltar border patrol station to the North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin on July 7, according to an affidavit filed with the complaint.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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