as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
I heard something fall off the counter
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
a person of something less than total honesty
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Recent Examples of something
Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
This applies universally to how 40-somethings view 50-somethings; 40-something women mostly covet 50-something men because they’ve been burned by their same-age spouses and want a grown-up.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for something
Noun
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Additionally, some African cultural and religious practices involved central objects that were sticks or trees, or occurred in natural spaces such as the woods.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the researchers observed that the object shines brightly in X-rays and emits strong radio waves.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While the Avs had a 20-10 lead in shots on goal through two periods, the scoring chances were pretty even.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Which is pretty early on in my observation.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Starship is capital-intensive and when packaged with an already cash-generating business like Starlink, the risk can be absorbed within a single public entity.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wexner and his charitable entities have given more than $200 million to Ohio State, his alma mater, which has, in turn, honored him through the naming of its football facility, medical center and the Wexner Center for Arts.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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His energy and passion for the subject are — like his involvement in it — quite surprising.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The dog was still sitting quite motionless, surveying the park.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Court records and testimony revealed that Wilson cycled in and out of counseling programs, substance abuse treatment and brief periods of stability.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, as the substance is considered a supplement and not a medicine, formulations by manufacturers often bypass strict regulatory controls.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Marvell’s operating margins remain relatively low, around 15%, which reflects its historical mix, hardware exposure, and customer concentration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The home prices have been relatively flat for the last three years; interest rates have been relatively the same.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The video segments and special effects always played to the lyrics, strengthening storylines with images that moved between fantastical and rooted in reality.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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In reality, though, that may not be the case.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Or rather not sang but yelped along happily.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The historical newspaper clippings speak to her belief that the shooting was not a one-off tragedy but rather the latest symptom of resurgent antisemitism.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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