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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
Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Read details of the case below.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Additional details about this event will be announced soon.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 29 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
By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The vessel has other eco details such as synthetic teak that replicates authentic teak in both looks and the ability to stay cool underfoot, a bio-resin in the layup, among others.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The investigation into what caused the crash landing is currently ongoing and officials said that more details about the incident will be made available in due course.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
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
The theory first started circulating after the couple’s engagement announcement in August, before intensifying after the release of Swift's new Life of a Showgirl album earlier this month — the eight track from which, Wi$t Li$t, details Swift's hopes for a family with fiancé Kelce.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Hargitay premiered the documentary, which details her mother's legacy, at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Inspired by an actual case tackled by real-life married paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring details their work with the Perron family’s extremely haunted house.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
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
Read details of the case below.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Additional details about this event will be announced soon.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 29 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
By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The vessel has other eco details such as synthetic teak that replicates authentic teak in both looks and the ability to stay cool underfoot, a bio-resin in the layup, among others.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The investigation into what caused the crash landing is currently ongoing and officials said that more details about the incident will be made available in due course.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The theory first started circulating after the couple’s engagement announcement in August, before intensifying after the release of Swift's new Life of a Showgirl album earlier this month — the eight track from which, Wi$t Li$t, details Swift's hopes for a family with fiancé Kelce.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Hargitay premiered the documentary, which details her mother's legacy, at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Inspired by an actual case tackled by real-life married paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring details their work with the Perron family’s extremely haunted house.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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This version is designed with multiple compartments underneath to keep remotes, books, and more items organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The advisories repeatedly urge residents to secure outdoor items, including seasonal holiday decorations, and to use extra caution when driving, particularly for high-profile and commercial vehicles.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While some of the facts regarding this case are still unfolding, the implications could be grave, Snyder said.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs players took turns dumping their favorite sweet treats into an orange Halloween candy bowl while revealing fun facts about themselves.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 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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Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The host also names the show's hottest location ever.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit names production banners Dark Age Cinema and Fuzz on the Lens Productions as defendants, in addition to producer Phil Falcone and Leone and the filmmaker’s banner Art the Clown.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now, to comfortably afford a median price home, which the report lists at $443,850 this year, a family would need to make $146,280.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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The beloved local chain was acquired in 2015 for $175 million by a private equity firm in Atlanta called NRD Capital, which no longer lists Frisch’s anywhere on its website.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Points are also awarded for specific missions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Russian mercenaries have deployed to Mali for counterterrorism missions since 2021, first as part of the Wagner Group and now as what Moscow calls the Africa Corps.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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