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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
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The novel’s omniscient narrator can barely conceal their exasperation, relaying key details like place and time with a winking mix of hostility and resignation.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
While her shoes were completely obscured by the massive train on the dress, Lively often wears over the top footwear that is embellished with rich, shiny details.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
No additional details were immediately made available.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 May 2026
While no concrete details were released, Putin suggested earlier that energy, industry, agriculture, transport and high-tech would be other topics on the agenda.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The deal is for about 3% of the Cleveland Browns at a $9 billion valuation, according to someone familiar with the details.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
With exact details of a potential tax suspension still up in the air, the future is hard to predict.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Additional details, including the company’s leadership team and initial slate, will be announced in the coming months.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
The report details allegations of rape, child prostitution, forced labor and trafficking linked to mining camps throughout the Amazon.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
In one particularly harrowing example, the report details three separate incidents of rape at the site of the Nova Music Festival near the Gaza perimeter, citing a survivor who was hiding in the immediate vicinity of the attack.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Set in the years preceding the handover, the film details the early power struggles and systemic corruption within the police force that set the stage for the original franchise.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 May 2026
In her autobiography, Shocking Life (1954), Schiaparelli details her first piece of performance art.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Koch details how to clean your kitchen sink drain, as well as how to clear out any clogs.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
This world premiere of a play by the late Henry Ong details the true story of aerospace engineer and cyberneticist Qian Xuesen, who co-founded Jet Propulsion Laboratory and was instrumental in United States’ World War II efforts before being unjustly forced to return to China.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Edwards details the shock at Scott Brown’s birth, as Jay and Bill discovered their baby effectively had only one hand and no right forearm.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Noun
Even though this theatrical tale writes itself, The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin and Laia Cervelló Herrero discuss the details of this dominant matchup.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The novel’s omniscient narrator can barely conceal their exasperation, relaying key details like place and time with a winking mix of hostility and resignation.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
While her shoes were completely obscured by the massive train on the dress, Lively often wears over the top footwear that is embellished with rich, shiny details.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
No additional details were immediately made available.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 May 2026
While no concrete details were released, Putin suggested earlier that energy, industry, agriculture, transport and high-tech would be other topics on the agenda.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The deal is for about 3% of the Cleveland Browns at a $9 billion valuation, according to someone familiar with the details.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
With exact details of a potential tax suspension still up in the air, the future is hard to predict.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Additional details, including the company’s leadership team and initial slate, will be announced in the coming months.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2026
Verb
Authored by Keaton Smith of Whitewood Law, the complaint details NASCAR’s efforts to try to find actual names and physical addresses for the defendants.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
The report details allegations of rape, child prostitution, forced labor and trafficking linked to mining camps throughout the Amazon.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
In one particularly harrowing example, the report details three separate incidents of rape at the site of the Nova Music Festival near the Gaza perimeter, citing a survivor who was hiding in the immediate vicinity of the attack.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Set in the years preceding the handover, the film details the early power struggles and systemic corruption within the police force that set the stage for the original franchise.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 May 2026
In her autobiography, Shocking Life (1954), Schiaparelli details her first piece of performance art.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Koch details how to clean your kitchen sink drain, as well as how to clear out any clogs.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
This world premiere of a play by the late Henry Ong details the true story of aerospace engineer and cyberneticist Qian Xuesen, who co-founded Jet Propulsion Laboratory and was instrumental in United States’ World War II efforts before being unjustly forced to return to China.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Edwards details the shock at Scott Brown’s birth, as Jay and Bill discovered their baby effectively had only one hand and no right forearm.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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Household items, including an air-conditioner, shot outward, slamming into the building across the narrow street.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The front pockets have hidden snaps to keep your items secure, and the back welt pockets can store your phone, wallet, keys, or other travel day essentials.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Romano puts herself in the curious position of fighting a battle that has already been won on facts but not yet in legend.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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As a result, mathematical truths do not make up a unified whole of equally indubitable truths; instead, their status as knowledge varies gradually from doubtless facts to increasingly uncertain hypotheses.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
Noun
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His career spanned roles as Naval Security Group detachments in Japan and San Diego.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Additional police resources were deployed to the area from neighboring detachments, along with the North District Emergency Response Team.—
Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The message never names the product, which is something a real recall would always include.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The lawsuit names the city of Boise, the Boise Fire Department, and also contains unnamed entities or people as defendants, including John and Jane Does.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The company lists five programs in some stage of development, including candidates for gastrointestinal and neurological conditions.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The directory of smoke-free gambling establishments lists Stones Gambling Hall, Parkwest Casino Cordova, Parkwest Casino Lotus, Limelight Cardroom and Capitol Casino as smoke-free establishments.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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