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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 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 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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as in person
a member of the human race
you poor thing, you must be exhausted
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Recent Examples of thing
Meanwhile, supporters of AI in the creator world say that video becoming so push-button will put a greater emphasis on human relatability and style — exactly the kinds of things that influencers excel at.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
There's plenty of choice on the Lego Store to be able to qualify for this offer and the best thing is, signing up for Lego Insiders is free.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
From there, things get murkier.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
So that would be things like walking my dog, taking a yoga or Pilates class.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
There's plenty of choice on the Lego Store to be able to qualify for this offer and the best thing is, signing up for Lego Insiders is free.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
From there, things get murkier.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
So that would be things like walking my dog, taking a yoga or Pilates class.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
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The Texas native rose to fame as foreign exchange student Nadia in American Pie (1999), the object of Jason Biggs’ affection.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the future, every object could carry its own unforgeable signature, adding a layer of trust that is literally built into its molecular structure.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kahn is optimistic that Coach’s focus on a smaller number of affordable, yet consistent products puts it in a better place to manage cost and price increases than its competitors.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Giants like Dassault, Ansys, and Siemens initially rolled out products catering to aviation, shipping, automotive, and petrochemical sectors.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some state leaders say the lot isn’t sufficient without state and federal entities doing their part.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Nationwide, a trust fund is a legal arrangement that allows individuals to place assets in a special account to benefit another person or entity.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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Staying at the top of your game that consistently is a spectacular feat for any business.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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From the Mercury and Gemini missions to the drama of Apollo 13, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, and the robotic explorers roaming Mars, NASA's history is packed with daring feats and scientific firsts.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The event orbited around a panel, moderated by TIME’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs, that discussed how AI could shape the future of fashion—particularly from a customer’s perspective.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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In any event, that shows you who is pulling the strings over there.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sea lines of communication, or SLOCs, are the principal maritime routes between ports used for trade, military or other purposes.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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How self-reflection operates matters because it will always be needed to make wiser choices about our toughest challenges.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Investors, who ultimately approved the measure, were asked to vote on the matter a second time at Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting to demonstrate their backing for the plan.—
Kara Carlson,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Island of the Dolls Truly the stuff of Chucky nightmares, Mexico’s Island of the Dolls—La Isla de las Muñecas—amid the Xochimilco canals south of Mexico City is known for hundreds of dolls displayed throughout the island.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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And the public gets some wild movies and TV shows that would otherwise never get made, doing crazy-stupid stuff like recreating Napoleonic-era sea battles off the coast of the Galapagos.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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