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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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The document was heavily redacted, making some of the details unclear.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
The report details how journalism was a positive force in communities large and small, and in ways that are both wide-ranging and intimate.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The photo frames the western coastline of the Persian Gulf, with the countries of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain visible in exquisite detail.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The document was heavily redacted, making some of the details unclear.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
China is conducting the largest military build-up seen since that of Nazi Germany during the 1930s, one expert warns, after a new Department of Defense report detailed Beijing's operations including bolstering weapons and psychological warfare.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
The report details how journalism was a positive force in communities large and small, and in ways that are both wide-ranging and intimate.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
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Luckily, the item topping the charts of Travel + Leisure’s best overall carry-on luggage, the Samsonite Freeform Carry-on Spinner, is currently on sale.Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Post Office does still deliver items sent through Priority Mail Express on federal holidays, however.Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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But the simple fact is that performers from Africa are too often painted with too broad a brush.Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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The fact that its eyes frequently appear to dart side-to-side and drift off-focus doesn’t help matters, either.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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That means, especially, maintaining our detachment of forces in eastern Syria.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, detachment, and feelings of ineffectiveness.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Howard spent four years at Kansas State — not winning the full-time starting job until last season — before choosing the Buckeyes over the NFL draft.Greg Beacham, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Gary Parks, a 1991 Verbum Dei graduate, knows the challenges ahead after accepting the job as head football coach at his alma mater.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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On March 1, pleasure-seeking Venus will station retrograde in Aries—your third house of daily interactions and ramblings—which could lead to unpleasant conversations that could have gone more smoothly, as well as conflict with neighbors, friends, and even siblings.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Six Triple Eight (Netflix) The story of the only US Women’s Army Corp unit of black women stationed overseas should appeal to history buffs who enjoy WWII films.Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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But even in 2024, the space plane, named Tenacity, was not ready when United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket, its ride to space, needed to launch.Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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An old friend of de la Torre’s named César Piaguaje picked us up in his canoe and took us to his house, where his family greeted us.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Gartner and Check Point researchers agree and have listed AI as a top concern for 2025.John Bruggeman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Shares in Orsted are listed on Denmark’s Nasdaq Copenhagen and trade as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in the U.S. under the ticker DNNGY .Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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More spikes were set up, and Cramer swerved and then crashed head-on into Martin’s patrol vehicle and launched him about 100 feet, authorities said.Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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When a deputy arrived, one of the bears tried to climb into her patrol vehicle.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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