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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
These lightweight pants are made of nylon, are high-waisted, have a wide-leg silhouette, and feature a side stripe with lace detailing on each leg.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Most museums and cultural institutions have written guides and other resources online detailing their barrier-free options.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final investigation report on Thursday detailing the probable cause.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Six more memos detailing newer initiatives began to come down in October 2025, one month after the murder of Mariah Samuels.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Most museums and cultural institutions have written guides and other resources online detailing their barrier-free options.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final investigation report on Thursday detailing the probable cause.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Six more memos detailing newer initiatives began to come down in October 2025, one month after the murder of Mariah Samuels.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailing
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Educators were fired for making insensitive comments about him on their personal social-media accounts; a firefighter in Toledo lost his job for posting a derisive eulogy on Facebook; various airline employees were suspended for disparaging Kirk online.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Reddit users started posting videos of him back in March, when he was first spotted standing front and center on a platform while the smaller locals kept a respectful distance.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 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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As interior secretary, Kempthorne made the decision in 2008 to issue protections for polar bears by listing the species as threatened.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also, take screenshots of the seat listing for your records.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Avex has made several notable moves over the past year, first with acquiring Silverstein’s S10 Publishing and appointing him CEO.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the board went in a new direction, appointing Manuel Pellegrini — with the Chilean lasting 18 months, before the club came crawling back to Moyes.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the general idea of naming a horse The Puma is pretty funny.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a speech to Congress, the monarch avoided naming the president but highlighted democratic norms, Ukraine and Western unity.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hansard found himself in Dublin City, hanging out with writers like Seamus Heaney, directors like Jim Sheridan, and listening to Paul Meehan reciting poetry in a basement.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
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The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.—
Stewart Ain,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan faces Youcheng Park and connects directly to the waterfront promenade, placing it squarely within the city’s fast-evolving riverfront.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The friend is just placing a call, which your wife can either ignore or ask to be voice-only.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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At its independence in 1960-1961, the two territories reunited and formed a federal state, with the French-speaking section constituting about 80% both in territory and population.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 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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“Detailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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