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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in fact
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 detachment
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 job
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 to name
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 to list
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detail
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
There are always new programs and events, so check out the website for details on things like Sunday yoga on the rooftop and more.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The rail plans, detailed in a draft executive summary released on June 6, propose converting a dormant freight corridor into an electric commuter rail system.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Noun
That personal touch, attention to detail, isn’t lost on guests.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
There are always new programs and events, so check out the website for details on things like Sunday yoga on the rooftop and more.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Verb
But his impact does not stop with AmFAR or the many accomplishments detailed in the must-see film about his influence.
—Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The rail plans, detailed in a draft executive summary released on June 6, propose converting a dormant freight corridor into an electric commuter rail system.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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When some companies make fixing their items almost impossible, community organizations and activists are fighting back to help remedy the issue and the broken system.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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And while the internet is upset over the fact that Pedro Pascal doesn't get the girl, the truth of the matter is, Lucy was set up for failure from the jump.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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The fact that Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer's rival hotshots can be friends means there's hope for all of us.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Burnout is often rooted in chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of detachment from work or life responsibilities.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Beyond immediate satisfaction and work performance, this weekend habit addresses critical aspects of modern well-being by providing psychological detachment from work concerns, which is essential for preventing burnout.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The letter said that the Senate’s version of the bill would cut more than $4 billion in Medicaid funding, with a loss of more than 16,000 jobs.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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Each job brought a new environment with different obstacles and new problems to solve.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The group assembled in Romare Bearden Park shortly after 6 p.m., just barely outnumbering a dozen city police officers stationed in clusters around the area’s edge.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Campus safety officers are stationed in every middle and high school in the district but carry nonlethal weapons.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Throughout Round 2, Gi-hun and Player 001 form an alliance with other competitors, including Gi-hun’s best friend from Season 1, Park Jung-bae, and an ex-marine named Dae-ho.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The Alliance-area location is the 29th overall and third in Tarrant County for Mister O1, named for founding chef Renato Viola’s O-1 work visa.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The building is listed at $2.49 million, a drop from its original price of $2.9 million.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The injured patrol officer is 33 and a five-year veteran of the Chesterton Police.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The news release said detectives, patrol officers and a homeless outreach street team had helped identify and find Hensley.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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