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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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This subplot reared its head again this week, when the Toronto Star’s Bruce Arthur revealed even more details about Robertson’s requests of the Raptors that summer.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The shoddy work and questionable conclusions of that report were so extensive that an analysis of it required over 450 pages to detail all of its shortcomings.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This subplot reared its head again this week, when the Toronto Star’s Bruce Arthur revealed even more details about Robertson’s requests of the Raptors that summer.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The look was a contrast to the dark blue, off-the-shoulder dress that Sánchez wore to the event a year prior, which featured lace detailing.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The shoddy work and questionable conclusions of that report were so extensive that an analysis of it required over 450 pages to detail all of its shortcomings.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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The Labubu blind boxes, which hide the exact content of the package until the customer opens it, sometimes revealing an especially rare item in a series, will be made available for purchase through the website's Pop Now feature.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The phrases were used across a range of merchandise like a Tiger Blood energy drink, a biographical comic book and other items, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Card issuers are banking on the fact that wealthy Americans are driving an ever-growing share of the country’s overall spending.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Working longer hours also reduces psychological detachment from work, which is essential for healthy recovery processes from one day to the next.—
Alliance Manchester Business School,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The dialogue will explore her career milestones and the philosophies that have shaped her artistry, including the practice of detachment, a theme both Jones and Akil connect to through lessons learned from Oprah Winfrey.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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That price tag does not include the cost to deploy the more than 1,300 National Guardsmen from eight states that are also stationed in Washington.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On September 7, dog owner Brittany U'Wren was devastated to learn that her rescue Shitzu mix, named Lexi, had escaped through the garage and disappeared from her home in Lexington, Kentucky.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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For Garza, the economy is more significant, citing a poll conducted in May by sister organization LIBRE Institute that found the economy and jobs are the most pressing concern for a plurality of Latino voters at 47%, with another 35% naming inflation.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The runners will be listed by post position with trainer, jockey, and morning line provided.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Albert Ellis, the attorney listed for Reina in the civil case, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mop-up and patrol will continue where appropriate to secure and strengthen containment.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ford dropped it from the Explorer’s retail lineup, but continues to offer it in police vehicles, which benefit from its ability to power AC and other accessories without running the engine when parked, as patrol vehicles often spend lots of time doing.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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