1
as in posting
to assign to a place or position
once again he was detailed to guard duty
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as in nominating
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 listing
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detailing
Cooper, who also spoke of grieving the losses of his father, brother, and mother (fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt), then read aloud a 2013 blog post Shepard wrote detailing the sweet moment.
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Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
The city announced the opening of applications for the project in September and the Los Angeles Housing Department on Monday released a report to the City Council detailing exactly which projects would be receiving funding — and how much.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In his absence, City Council members voted unanimously to deny the appeal following a presentation from the city’s building department detailing numerous structural issues stemming from the basement construction project.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
There is no single standard that schools are required to follow when detailing scholarships, grants, and loans, which means families often confuse free money with money that must be repaid.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
The city announced the opening of applications for the project in September and the Los Angeles Housing Department on Monday released a report to the City Council detailing exactly which projects would be receiving funding — and how much.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In his absence, City Council members voted unanimously to deny the appeal following a presentation from the city’s building department detailing numerous structural issues stemming from the basement construction project.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
There is no single standard that schools are required to follow when detailing scholarships, grants, and loans, which means families often confuse free money with money that must be repaid.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailing
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The arrest comes as Kuwait and other Gulf states have cracked down on individuals for posting imagery of Iranian missile strikes and other subject matter deemed sensitive.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Kane County Board officially OK’d a measure confirming that the county will only be posting ADA-compliant materials online going forward.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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Give your mom an early Mother’s Day gift by nominating her.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The share of vehicles listing for less than $30,000 is about 13% — down from 40% five years ago, per the car review site CarGurus.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The property, represented by listing agent Deke Tidwell of Hall and Hall, also includes irrigated pasture supporting a Black Angus cattle operation and equestrian and ranching infrastructure.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lawson-Remer’s legislation calls for a seven-person independent ethics commission, with the five supervisors each appointing a commissioner and county counsel appointing the other two.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Agency plans include appointing 15 state directors to oversee local operations, the statement said.—
Karl Hille,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gastamo Group will also provide a variety of community perks through a community benefits agreement, including art installations, first responder and teacher appreciation benefits and naming rights, among other offerings.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those images that have an inscription naming the type provide the starting point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Luna is in your sign, making feelings vivid and placing your needs at the center of decisions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the session, leaders of United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents some 37,000 teachers, urged acting Superintendent Andres Chait to reach an agreement and avoid disruptions to classrooms, placing responsibility on the district’s current leadership.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Detailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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