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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
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Connecticut updates its state building and fire codes every four years, and those rules govern many of the details on how new development goes up in the state.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond the stylish exterior, it’s packed with practical safety details, including a locking zipper compartment, slash-resistant construction, and an additional zippered interior pocket to keep valuables tucked away.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
In adversarial testimony, Ashley, 29, repeatedly sparred with Deputy Prosecutor Maureen Koonce, accusing her of repeating questions or asking for irrelevant details.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
This article has been updated with comments from Polygon, Solana, and Stripe as well as details surrounding Meta’s Libra project.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Plot details are unknown, but Barker co-wrote Ghosts with frequent collaborator Tomlinson, who stars opposite Aaron Paul, with Barker also acting in the movie.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
With the countdown on for Steven Spielberg‘s Disclosure Day, Josh O’Connor has had to keep the details of the script top-secret.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Your itinerary, your accommodation and your plans are wrapped up in those booking details, and now someone else may have a copy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Now less than $10 thanks to the 40% discount, the popular soil moisture meter has a 7-inch probe and comes with a free plant-watering e-book that details light and moisture preferences of more than 200+ plant species.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Louisiana native opens up about taking the stage with Travis — who suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 — and details the challenges he's been met with and gives an uplifting update on the iconic country star's health.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The report details several ways widely used health care staffing platforms have started chipping away at worker protections in different states.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Blanche said the indictment details several examples of the SPLC paying individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars to infiltrate hate groups, including those affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan, National Socialist Movement, Aryan Nations, and other white supremacist groups.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The report details measures taken to address homelessness and housing instability in the county.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Tina Brown’s book The Palace Papers details a particular conversation between Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
The documentary also details how Michaels was deeply shaken by the death of former cast member Chris Farley, who died of an accidental drug overdose in 1997 at 33.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Connecticut updates its state building and fire codes every four years, and those rules govern many of the details on how new development goes up in the state.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond the stylish exterior, it’s packed with practical safety details, including a locking zipper compartment, slash-resistant construction, and an additional zippered interior pocket to keep valuables tucked away.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
In adversarial testimony, Ashley, 29, repeatedly sparred with Deputy Prosecutor Maureen Koonce, accusing her of repeating questions or asking for irrelevant details.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
This article has been updated with comments from Polygon, Solana, and Stripe as well as details surrounding Meta’s Libra project.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Plot details are unknown, but Barker co-wrote Ghosts with frequent collaborator Tomlinson, who stars opposite Aaron Paul, with Barker also acting in the movie.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
With the countdown on for Steven Spielberg‘s Disclosure Day, Josh O’Connor has had to keep the details of the script top-secret.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Your itinerary, your accommodation and your plans are wrapped up in those booking details, and now someone else may have a copy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
On quite possibly her most devastating song to date, Musgraves details the darker side of loneliness over sparse guitar in true country singer-songwriter tradition.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Now less than $10 thanks to the 40% discount, the popular soil moisture meter has a 7-inch probe and comes with a free plant-watering e-book that details light and moisture preferences of more than 200+ plant species.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Louisiana native opens up about taking the stage with Travis — who suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 — and details the challenges he's been met with and gives an uplifting update on the iconic country star's health.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The report details several ways widely used health care staffing platforms have started chipping away at worker protections in different states.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Blanche said the indictment details several examples of the SPLC paying individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars to infiltrate hate groups, including those affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan, National Socialist Movement, Aryan Nations, and other white supremacist groups.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The report details measures taken to address homelessness and housing instability in the county.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Tina Brown’s book The Palace Papers details a particular conversation between Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
The documentary also details how Michaels was deeply shaken by the death of former cast member Chris Farley, who died of an accidental drug overdose in 1997 at 33.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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Starting in April, the most vulnerable populations, such as children and older adults, could be most affected because the government plans to cut or eliminate the few subsidized food items that were sold in stores through the ration booklets.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inventory at the Statesmen Market primarily depends on what the Greater Chicago Food Depository has to offer, but there is an online system for Kennedy-King to order select items and quantities from the pantry’s warehouse.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The distance between the ideal in your head and the facts on the ground can open out at your feet like a canyon.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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State jobs are also known for offering competitive benefits, including access to the nation’s largest public pension system.—
Angela Rodriguez
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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And the workforce only got word of the loss of their jobs an hour before the official announcement.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 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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Kennedy filed a $100 million lawsuit that names Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ford Field, the Lions’ stadium, Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe as defendants.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Club names Eaton, Arm Holdings and Dupont report next week.—
Zev Fima,Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Verb
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His website lists keeping neighborhoods safe, helping families with housing costs and rolling back tariff policies as other priorities.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Business Exits is more of a brokerage that lists high-revenue businesses, like wellness practices, construction companies, wedding venues and more.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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