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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
As long as these self-promoting cads are in charge, things can only get worse.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The more Jeanne relies on the authorities, the more complicated things get if and when Suzanne resurfaces.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025
The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
The downside is that each method has a potential reaction from the AGI or ASI that could turn things ugly.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The more Jeanne relies on the authorities, the more complicated things get if and when Suzanne resurfaces.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025
The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
The downside is that each method has a potential reaction from the AGI or ASI that could turn things ugly.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
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That’s much larger than the two previous interstellar objects, ‘Oumuamua in 2017 and comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Foreign objects in food products, like small plastic shards, could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The content and opinions expressed are solely those of the entities mentioned and/or quoted in this article and do not represent those of the publication.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Those recent struggles have led the French Professional League to shake up its structure and become an entity owned by French clubs and private equity, following the successful model of the Premier League.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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That’s an impressive feat of engineering, to be sure.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The 82-year-old from Delray Beach hit the shot of a lifetime twice in the same round on Sunday at Park Ridge Golf Course in Lake Worth, making his first-ever ace on the second hole before somehow pulling off the feat again on the ninth.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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As Wolf says, cannabis hospitality’s future belongs to those who serve purpose, not novelty — building a new kind of travel rooted in mindfulness, connection and place.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Legally, the Department of Defense can make military bases available to any federal, state or local law enforcement officials for law enforcement purposes, according to the National Immigration Law Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The soil should be rich in organic matter and well-draining.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and will have additional details to share very shortly.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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Many of us have too much unnecessary stuff in our lives.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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For more expensive stuff, the women could divide up something.—
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10 July 2025
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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