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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
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The deal for the film’s director is still being worked through, so stand by for details there.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Bold design details like raised wall paneling and slate flooring lead into the home from the foyer.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials did not immediately release details about the driver or a potential motive.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Graham was light on details but confirmed the city met with community partners six weeks ago to discuss the potential project.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office announced the news and said that no additional details would be provided, and Barry's lawyer would only say that the money to secure his client's bond came from his friends and supporters.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In recent centuries, humans have uncovered a tremendous set of details about the fundamental laws and components of nature that make everything up.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
At the moment, not many details have been revealed about this new dinosaur-like robot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Each month, Valve releases its Steam hardware survey, which details the types of computer hardware and software its customers are using.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
The docuseries also details Gabriel's younger years as a juvenile delinquent.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in New York federal court on Thursday, Penguin Random House details a dispute with McNichol Pictures in which the company failed to deliver a manuscript of Made Up, But Still True because the estate of the late actor didn’t approve the draft.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The book also details graphic and violent crimes and situations that may be triggering for some readers.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The White House’s website also now details the timeline for the changes to the East Wing as well as highlights other construction projects.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
During the premiere episode on October 23, Kim details the stress of co-parenting with her ex, Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism, published in May 2024, which details the Amazon acquisition and his decades building the natural foods empire.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The deal for the film’s director is still being worked through, so stand by for details there.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Bold design details like raised wall paneling and slate flooring lead into the home from the foyer.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials did not immediately release details about the driver or a potential motive.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Graham was light on details but confirmed the city met with community partners six weeks ago to discuss the potential project.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office announced the news and said that no additional details would be provided, and Barry's lawyer would only say that the money to secure his client's bond came from his friends and supporters.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In recent centuries, humans have uncovered a tremendous set of details about the fundamental laws and components of nature that make everything up.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
At the moment, not many details have been revealed about this new dinosaur-like robot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
As the title suggests, the book details Turner's tale of a heartbroken widower who became an unlikely senior-citizen TV star on the first season of the reality show, which ended with an engagement to Nist.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Each month, Valve releases its Steam hardware survey, which details the types of computer hardware and software its customers are using.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
The docuseries also details Gabriel's younger years as a juvenile delinquent.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in New York federal court on Thursday, Penguin Random House details a dispute with McNichol Pictures in which the company failed to deliver a manuscript of Made Up, But Still True because the estate of the late actor didn’t approve the draft.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The book also details graphic and violent crimes and situations that may be triggering for some readers.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The White House’s website also now details the timeline for the changes to the East Wing as well as highlights other construction projects.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
During the premiere episode on October 23, Kim details the stress of co-parenting with her ex, Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism, published in May 2024, which details the Amazon acquisition and his decades building the natural foods empire.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fishermen in the Florida Keys found a submerged jar containing bones and other items early Friday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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McRib calories, nutrition facts Here are nutrition details on McDonald's McRib, according to the restaurant chain (percentage of daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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After months of practice, the contestants took part Saturday in an opening dance number, followed by competitions in casual wear, historical facts, evening gown and on-stage questions.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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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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In response, some advocates have called for the government to support the industry — which accounted for around 1% of the US workforce in the latest census — with hundreds of thousands losing their jobs in recent years.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Congress now appears poised to reopen the government and restart pay ‒ including back pay ‒ for controllers, some of whom took second jobs during the shutdown.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit also names Diddy’s longtime attorney Kenneth Meiselas as a co-defendant.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit also names White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, along with the offices for president and vice president.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee ForgeTech lists Phillip Prange, of Waukesha, as its registered agent.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As of today's writing, the Bureau of Prisons website lists Combs' release date as May 8, 2028, which suggests he may be let out early for good behavior.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Report At least three US military aircraft, including an armed attack plane, reportedly began flying missions out of El Salvador, as Washington boosts its defense buildup in the Caribbean despite growing opposition back home.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The technology could one day provide steady, long-lasting power for faster and more flexible deep-space missions, including Mars travel.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Details.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/details. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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