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as in people
a member of the human race
every individual has value
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as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence
our general concept of what constitutes a chair is based on our experience with many individuals that were called chairs
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Recent Examples of individuals
It's generally defined as a treatment used to change a person's attraction to same-sex individuals and to similarly cure gender dysphoria.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
The recruitment push comes as Gen Z has entered into a stagnant labor market that’s particularly punishing to early-career individuals.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
For immediate emotional or behavioral health support, individuals can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential assistance.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Reed said each of the tests taken on the machines is required to have two individuals, including one Democrat and one Republican, who take turns.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Some individuals alive today may have been born before the American Revolution.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Investors are typically wealthy individuals or institutions.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Too often, low-risk individuals are detained while higher-risk individuals are released.
—William J. Bratton, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
That's one of the biggest concerns for individuals who live in this area.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Nina Totenberg, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
The recruitment push comes as Gen Z has entered into a stagnant labor market that’s particularly punishing to early-career individuals.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
For immediate emotional or behavioral health support, individuals can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential assistance.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Reed said each of the tests taken on the machines is required to have two individuals, including one Democrat and one Republican, who take turns.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Some individuals alive today may have been born before the American Revolution.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Investors are typically wealthy individuals or institutions.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Too often, low-risk individuals are detained while higher-risk individuals are released.
—William J. Bratton, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
That's one of the biggest concerns for individuals who live in this area.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
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By giving multiple agencies access to the same drones, all participating entities can be under one program and avoid investing in dozens of drones with different software that wouldn't communicate with each other.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In many parts of Cook County, there are so many governmental entities grabbing a piece of the action that property tax bills look like grocery-store receipts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Arnold's name was first brought up in the case after 23-year-old Boakai Hilton, who is believed to be an associate of Arnold, Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, Christion Williams, Lyndell Hudson and Freddie Hughes were arrested for allegedly kidnapping three men and assaulting them.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Recordings of the three men being interrogated provide the basis for flashbacks, and scenes set in Tehran’s artistic beau monde of the late sixties show the aftermath of their adventures.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The other guys get a little head start on you.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yeah, you guys, you guys got soundcheck, right?—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
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Other people lit fireworks, and some were told not to throw objects at police.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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And also how large of a barrier this is in people's day-to-day lives.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those researchers looked at the levels of the substances in the sharks' liver and muscles.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Every chemical-free choice means fewer synthetic substances washing into local storm drains, waterways, and soil during the next rainstorm.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Exotic species such as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks and bluefin tuna were seen by boaters and anglers who marveled at the sea creatures more common in tropical waters.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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After their work, these creatures became individuals with names, families, histories and personalities.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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