ENTITIES Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

entities

noun

plural of entity

as in objects

one that has a real and independent existence the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity

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Recent Examples of entities In recent years, some people, institutions and government entities have displaced Columbus Day with the recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. —

Brian Witte, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026 Four entities — Aviara Healthcare Center, San Dieguito High School Academy, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and Seacrest Village Retirement Communities — fell into the six or more false alarm calls category last year, City Manager Jennifer Campbell said. —

Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Goosby’s future release would depend on approval from multiple state and court entities, the station added. —

Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026 In recent years, some people, institutions and government entities have displaced Columbus Day with recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. —

ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 In the end, the team charged 37 people and entities, including former campaign chair Paul Manafort, national security adviser Michael Flynn and 25 Russians. —

Carrie Johnson, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026 Many, if not most, of the entities and investigators contained in the Epstein file documents reviewed by the Herald are redacted. —

Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 The office confirmed the vendor used was approved and had worked with other local entities and law enforcement agencies, including the Capitol Police. —

J.d. Miles, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 The estate, which is run by Ferreira’s son, Antonio Carlos Ferreira Lima, licenses—for pay—the photograph for use by various entities. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Despite the fact that small space objects are constantly crashing into the Earth's atmosphere, the amount of fireballs reported in 2026 is more than usual.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Other people lit fireworks, and some were told not to throw objects at police.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026