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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in facts
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachments
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in jobs
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in lists
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of details
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
In his new memoir, Federline is alleging new disturbing details from Sean Preston and Jayden James’ child, as well as critiquing the #FreeBritney movement.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The three-bedroom property features quintessentially Scandi details like wide plank flooring and high ceilings, and the balcony comes equipped with sofas for quiet coffees in the morning light.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
These companies collect your personal details, such as age, phone number, donation history and even religious or political leanings, and sell them to anyone who asks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
As was previously announced, Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez are reprising their roles as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz in the sequel, for which plot details are being kept under wraps.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The first details came not from a prosecutor, but from a post on X by the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, responding to media requests about the case.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
No physical prototype has been shown yet, and Honor hasn’t shared technical details or a launch window.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Here’s what to know about some key details of the deal.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The report also details a broad range of federal, state and local efforts that focus on improving nutrition and boosting physical activity, said Solveig Cunningham, an Emory University global health expert who specializes in obesity.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
In the video, Jackman details the development of the new game’s score, noting that one specific theme was paramount.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The report also details reductions in use-of-force incidents, improvements in response times and continued progress in recruitment and diversity — part of what the Sheriff’s Office calls its ongoing effort to serve with professionalism and integrity.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Now 50 years old, Kiffin was the subject of a recent ESPN documentary that details his personal and professional life over the years.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Identifying dust devils on Mars The new paper, published in Science Advances, details how Bickel’s team leveraged deep learning to analyze Mars’ wind conditions.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Throughout the 215-page posthumous memoir, Eleanor details her experience on film sets while directing documentaries surrounding the works of her accomplished film family, including her daughter Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides (1999) and Marie Antoinette (2006).
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Supima’s commitment to transparency is enhanced with TextileGenesis, a platform using blockchain technology that details the life cycle of every bale of Supima cotton and is authenticated by Oritain.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
In his new memoir, Federline is alleging new disturbing details from Sean Preston and Jayden James’ child, as well as critiquing the #FreeBritney movement.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The three-bedroom property features quintessentially Scandi details like wide plank flooring and high ceilings, and the balcony comes equipped with sofas for quiet coffees in the morning light.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
These companies collect your personal details, such as age, phone number, donation history and even religious or political leanings, and sell them to anyone who asks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
As was previously announced, Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez are reprising their roles as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz in the sequel, for which plot details are being kept under wraps.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The first details came not from a prosecutor, but from a post on X by the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, responding to media requests about the case.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
No physical prototype has been shown yet, and Honor hasn’t shared technical details or a launch window.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Here’s what to know about some key details of the deal.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The book also details several other incidents that his children relayed to him, including one where Preston claimed that Spears punched him in the face.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The report also details a broad range of federal, state and local efforts that focus on improving nutrition and boosting physical activity, said Solveig Cunningham, an Emory University global health expert who specializes in obesity.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
In the video, Jackman details the development of the new game’s score, noting that one specific theme was paramount.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The report also details reductions in use-of-force incidents, improvements in response times and continued progress in recruitment and diversity — part of what the Sheriff’s Office calls its ongoing effort to serve with professionalism and integrity.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Now 50 years old, Kiffin was the subject of a recent ESPN documentary that details his personal and professional life over the years.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Identifying dust devils on Mars The new paper, published in Science Advances, details how Bickel’s team leveraged deep learning to analyze Mars’ wind conditions.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Throughout the 215-page posthumous memoir, Eleanor details her experience on film sets while directing documentaries surrounding the works of her accomplished film family, including her daughter Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides (1999) and Marie Antoinette (2006).
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Supima’s commitment to transparency is enhanced with TextileGenesis, a platform using blockchain technology that details the life cycle of every bale of Supima cotton and is authenticated by Oritain.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Bring gently used items to the ALRSD Thrift Shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Times points out that one of Spears’ legal arguments is that the Times should have engaged more diligently with Alabama to ascertain facts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Israeli military has amassed two major groups of armored vehicles in Sheikh Radwan, to the north of Gaza City, according to the imagery, with additional detachments of armored vehicles stationed along roads that lead toward Israel.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Although the much smaller Michino’o/Togitsu metal foundry detachments could not compete with the Ōhashi unit in terms of sheer noise and numbers, these girls were in high spirits this fine and yet‑too‑hot hot morning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of which begs the question, can—and should—Europe use the once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by decarbonization to reboot its own renewables supply chain, creating green jobs and sustainable wealth for the future?—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Council members celebrated the project as an investment in the city’s cultural growth that could bring jobs and tourism dollars.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When combined Robinson’s primal screams and the writing team’s knack for crafting slightly askew sentences that turn into dialogue earworms, the fake company names a potent blend of comedy that feels like it was always destined to define comedy in the 2020s.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Senate Bill 765, sponsored by GOP Senator Roger Niell, names the giant garter snake () as the state snake.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The district’s website lists Ellis as the person designated to receive paper checks — payable to an Alexandria, Virginia, group called the Article III Foundation — to help cover the district’s legal costs.—
Ann Schimke,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Washington Trails Association lists all the hiking trails currently accessible.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Channing Tatum’s Raw Physicality on The Tonight Show Channing Tatum is, above all things, a dancer.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, life circumstances prompted her and her husband to make things official quickly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike Jupiter and Saturn, both of which have received dedicated missions like the Cassini probe and the Juno spacecraft, the outer planets have not received any visitors since the Voyager 2 flybys more than 30 years ago.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to emergency supply missions, Inversion claims that Arc could be used as an advanced hypersonic test platform.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Details.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/details. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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