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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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Her form-fitting black gown was enhanced by silver fringe detailing that draped dramatically from the neckline and hips, creating a textural contrast and movement throughout the look.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Noun
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—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
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Verb
Sackett detailed how being proximate to the spark of inspiration for projects has benefited her clients who work in physical production.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2025
Her form-fitting black gown was enhanced by silver fringe detailing that draped dramatically from the neckline and hips, creating a textural contrast and movement throughout the look.
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During the two-hour meeting — the third of three budget workshops in the past month — council members considered some three dozen potential items that could go into the coming year’s budget, picking some for funding and delaying decisions on others.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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In October, Mary discovered a tracker on her car, as well as a receipt showing that Nathan had purchased an item from the tracker’s company, according to court documents.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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But nobody talked about the fact that the man behind it was funding civil rights, building banks, and cutting checks to Dr. King.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The fact is Trump made a lot of big promises about ending the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, but has so far not been able to deliver.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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House Bill 5089 by Rep. Charlie Geren, a Fort Worth Republican, clarifies that the process of detachment must go through voters.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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Culturally, this detachment from feeling led to a loss of emotional literacy.—
Nancy Zamierowski,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Programmed to serve, the heavily armed robot soldier does not love its job.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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All 100 patrol units will be stationed along California’s busiest roads and highways by June.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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They've been stationed on the East Coast for the entirety of Nick's service, 3,000 miles away from their family.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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During this initial barrage, Prima was overwhelmed with the suspicion that Ruth was saying this to her because Ruth thought that Prima was like this girl named Anne Lucas.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The last passenger pigeon, named Martha, died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking the end of the species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Here is the lineup of home and road opponents, listed alphabetically. Steelers’ 2025 opponents The Steelers went 10-7 in the 2024 regular season before being blown out by the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round of the playoffs, extending Pittsburgh’s winless postseason drought to eight years.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The issue comes as China increases patrols by its heavily armed coast guard near the Japan-administered, Beijing-claimed Senkaku Islands, drawing stern rebukes from the U.S. ally.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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There has been a noticeable decline in poaching since regular patrols were performed in the park, officials said, and this work is evident through both male and female deer appearing on the cameras.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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