another thing

phrase

used to refer to something to express the idea that it is very different in nature from something else
Recognizing the problem is one thing, but finding a solution is another thing altogether/entirely.

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In some cases scientists can say with confidence that when one thing happens, another thing always happens, said Waugh. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 This pressure could influence the upcoming US midterm elections in November – another thing that could play to Iran’s favor if the new Congress forces Trump to end the war on terms advantageous to Tehran, Schuster said. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Before agreeing to be the face of yet another thing, or take the lead as always, consider whether this actually contributes to your long-term goals. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Now here’s another thing, the employers, the employers that are employing these. Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for another thing

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“Another thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/another%20thing. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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