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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
Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
The lawsuit details the use of a weightlifting belt and dumbbells during the incident and alleges that racial slurs and death threats were made.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 13 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
Abbott's announcement did not detail where the troops were sent, but some were seen at a protest Wednesday night in downtown San Antonio near the Alamo.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
The lawsuit details the use of a weightlifting belt and dumbbells during the incident and alleges that racial slurs and death threats were made.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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As a grocer that sells many food items from the U.S., Sargent said Kroger isn’t as impacted by higher tariffs on imports from across the globe as other companies.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The protests have been largely peaceful, though some devolved into violence, with people throwing water bottles, cement, Molotov cocktails and other items at law enforcement officials.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 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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John Zogby Grade: F The very fact that President Donald Trump is talking about joining Israel in taking out Iran’s nuclear program earns him his failing grade this week.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
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 capabilities of drones, 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI) are significantly making a difference in their ability to succeed at their jobs.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Gender neutral names for Capricorn Bennett: Bennett is here to get the job done.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 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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The company also recently named Ali Taher, a veteran BBC executive, as Global General Manager and Head of Commercial Partnerships for the Middle East following the successful launch of Semafor Gulf.—
Meera Pattni,
semafor.com,
23 June 2025
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Amid the threats on his life, the 86-year-old Khamenei, who has led Iran since 1989, is sheltering in a bunker and has even named potential successors in the event of his death, according to the New York Times.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Shapiro had a pilot’s license and was listed as the owner of the plane that crashed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The Nintendo Switch 2 with the Mario Kart World bundle is listed as $499.99 on GameStop's website.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
19 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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