thing

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thing The no-cook meal combines a few of our favorite things—classic protein salads, fresh produce, and a few pickled components—into one treasured tradition that can instantly turn a miserably hot day into a cause for celebration. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 The Four Seasons is that rare thing — a comedy about middle age. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025 Today, the firm manages multiple impact funds, focusing on things like affordable housing for families and investing in sustainable materials and social enterprises. Andi Cross, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Of course, a visually stunning and perfectly functioning restroom has many things happening behind the scenes that aren’t always obvious at first glance. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
  • The round, dark-colored tea caddy is named after the Japanese person who owned it during the Meiji period (1868-1912).
    Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Police did not provide any information about the person who died.
    Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Both entities should be voting on the project in May.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
  • What to Know During Wednesday's oral arguments, Gorsuch invoked Lebron v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a 1995 decision that established when a private entity could be considered a state actor.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • In the early part of the 2024 season, Kwan flirted with a .400 average, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since Ted Williams was still swinging the lumber in 1941.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Like all Viking vessels, its interiors are a feat of Nordic design, with comfortable yet understated cabins (in this case 84 outside staterooms, including nine suites) that uphold modern Scandinavian principles.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • The ring both reveals the existence of the background object and magnifies it.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But Fraser retains her cocked eyebrow, ever aware that the pomp is in service of a product for which demand has been calculatingly manufactured.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
  • All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
    Glamour, Glamour, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
  • This type of shoe is perfect for evening or more formal events and goes great with dark jeans or satin finish.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Israel accuses Hamas of diverting aid for its purposes.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • In a subsequent filing for his nomination, Isaacman disclosed four civil casino cases: the two described above, plus another from the Taj Mahal and one from the Trump Plaza, a source familiar with the matter said.
    Karen Freifeld, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Why does financial literacy matter to Central Florida?
    Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025

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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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