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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
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The violations, detailed in an inspection report released to CBS News in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, were seen during an inspection of a food production facility in Colorado run by Taylor Farms.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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As for her future with AEW, sources suggest Offerman could be taking on more responsibilities in the company, though no concrete details have emerged about what that might entail.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Starting next year, operators could face a $900-per-metric-ton fee for methane emissions exceeding statutory limits detailed in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The violations, detailed in an inspection report released to CBS News in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, were seen during an inspection of a food production facility in Colorado run by Taylor Farms.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
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Eighty percent of the items offered at public sales sold at premium prices above their estimates, the house said.Angelica Villa for ARTNews, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Daughter Caroline Poe noted perhaps the item her dad is most proud of was the media blitz to promote running back Kenneth Davis for the Heisman after his 1984 season.Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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In fact, research has shown that entrepreneurs who create formal plans are 16% more likely to achieve viability than non-planners.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the next four leading point collectors on the roster are all below zero in goal differential.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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That means, especially, maintaining our detachment of forces in eastern Syria.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, detachment, and feelings of ineffectiveness.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors allege that ComEd and AT&T Illinois gave out no-work or little-work jobs and contract work to those loyal to Madigan to get legislation passed that would benefit them in Springfield.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
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Trump campaigned on putting 20% tariffs on all goods coming into the U.S. If that happens quickly – say, in the months between when a job is bid and when it's finished – that could make a solar project unprofitable.Jeff Brady, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
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Keith Mines, a 32-year veteran of the departments of State and Defense, working from Mexico to the Middle East, recalled being stationed at Ft.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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This is the second time since early December last year that the U.S. military has stationed two Cobra Ball aircraft at Kadena.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Angostura, named for the city where it was created (the city is now known as Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela) was created as a health tonic and has been made in Port of Spain, Trinidad since the late 19th century.Em Sauter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Few people questioned Howe naming an unchanged line-up when the team sheet was announced, given the nine-game winning run, but perhaps the short turnaround from Wednesday night’s 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers required fresh legs.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Two cases, with offense dates of June 29, 2018 and July 31, 2019 are listed.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
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Shotgun Dan's Pizza's address is listed online at the same location.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hobart Police spokesman Assistant Chief Nicholas Wardrip said a school resource officer and patrol officers intercepted the bus about 3 p.m.Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The two patrol officers involved in the shooting have each worked for the department for about 4 ½ years.Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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