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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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2
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
So Ken went through the whole thing, meticulously, and really narrowed it down to a few concise ideas as a really great starting point.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
And two people explaining why a movie going straight to streaming is actually a good thing.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
One thing that should translate from one sport to another is throwing, and this year's NFL Draft features plenty of good throwers, no more so than Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Where do things stand after the Virginia vote?
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
And two people explaining why a movie going straight to streaming is actually a good thing.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
One thing that should translate from one sport to another is throwing, and this year's NFL Draft features plenty of good throwers, no more so than Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Where do things stand after the Virginia vote?
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
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Evans also allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend with a metal object, according to investigators.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rather than offering an echoing, soulless ambiance, the interior designers—ArchFlorence—have cleverly managed to create a warm and welcoming environment, filled with art (from the owner’s formidable collection), oriental rugs, objects and curiosities, fabulous books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On homelessness, McCann took ownership of the city’s current strategy, citing the creation of the Homeless Outreach Team, the opening of a transitional shelter called the Chula Vista Village at Otay and the encampment ban as products of his leadership.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of those stories is about a couple and a supernatural entity in their world that is stopping the development and the recovery of their relationship from a crisis.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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For the first phase, only entities who have made certain tariff payments will be able to make refund submissions.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s a feat Ilginis hadn’t duplicated until Thursday when the sophomore midfielder scored four goals in an 8-1 win over Richards.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Columbus has an average home price around $250,000, Zillow data shows, and Cleveland offers ownership costs that are actually lower than rent—a rare feat in today’s market.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe today Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore, while Leonie is away preparing for CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE event, featuring names like former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The plots of these shows usually center on a murder, which occurs not so much to end a human life as to inconvenience our star, who must postpone a brunch or a media event to conceal an inconvenient corpse.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Princess Elizabeth and her family toured the Sandringham Park grounds, which were being used for agricultural purposes to contribute to the war efforts, in August 1943.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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William West | Afp | Getty Images Shares in Japan's largest defense company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries climbed nearly 4% Monday after the country finalized an agreement with Australia for building three general purpose frigates.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The scientists in question worked across specialties ranging from materials processing to the development of cancer drugs, only in some cases dealing with aerospace or nuclear matters.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group is planning to release a report analyzing how the memo came to be, according to sources familiar with the matter.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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To hell with all that superstitious stuff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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