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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
There has been chatter about getting a deal done for a merger, but things have yet to materialize.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This can lead to anxiety and self-doubt when things don’t go as expected.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
However, things only got more complicated for Johnson on Wednesday when Trump and Vice President-elect J.D.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
These are things that the federal government has an appropriate role to do.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This can lead to anxiety and self-doubt when things don’t go as expected.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
However, things only got more complicated for Johnson on Wednesday when Trump and Vice President-elect J.D.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
These are things that the federal government has an appropriate role to do.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
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On an earlier, mid-week night at the Forum, Charli showed up in person for a proper duet of the collaborative track, but Saturday’s show didn’t suffer for the lack of guest starpower: Eilish has enough brattiness for a whole Forum on her own.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is essential because while each person on a team controls their actions, working together as a cohesive group adds complexity.Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The deal means that Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman will all be part of the same family, with each entity remaining a distinct brand.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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The rappers back then had boundaries and ceilings put on them by corporate entities.Angel Diaz, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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And that's no mean feat coming from a beauty journalist that tests makeup for a living.Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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The high-penetration cultural impact of The Mandalorian (Baby Yoda!!!) was a gravity-defying feat, catapulted even farther by being one of the first major shows to launch on the then brand-new Disney+ platform.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Other changes are more subtle, such as adding new objects to the existing background or a gold chain around Mosseri’s neck without altering the rest of his clothing.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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Plus, their ergonomic solutions come with a lifetime warranty—a level of assurance typically reserved for premium products.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The bill would have forced major changes to how many tech businesses operate, including by prohibiting them from self-preferencing their own products on their marketplaces.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
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In Abuja, the church was forced to cancel the event, leaving bags of rice and clothing items inside.Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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She’s been spotted doing the school run and attending her children’s events, maintaining as much normalcy as possible.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 22 Dec. 2024
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Paul’s purpose is to make the world a better place.Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many theories exist as to the original purpose of Stonehenge, including a burial site, astronomical observatory, religious or worship site, some sort of gesture or symbol, or a place of ritual or healing.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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At a lunch on Monday with members of the press, President Joan Laporta spoke on the matter and attempted to put minds at rest.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Amid recent speculation of a possible sequel for The Holiday, Kate Winslet has shared her thoughts on the matter with Deadline.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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