as in objects
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity
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Recent Examples of entities
Desai makes reference to the Federal Trade Commission’s recent lawsuit aimed at Live Nation and Ticketmaster that claims the entities misled consumers about resale ticket prices.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, in a perspective published in The Lancet Global Health, Hawkins and an international team of researchers are urging other entities, including the World Health Organization, to get on board too.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Those comments would be used to steer a possible FTC study on the mega investors and how those entities affect home prices and rents in the single-family rental market.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Jahn does not appear to have affiliations with specific groups or entities, nor did his writings mention government agencies other than ICE, Larson said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Israeli film institutions are not government entities.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
The United States Department of Agriculture and other governmental entities have cost-share funding programs to help some farmers.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Independent producers are also concerned about the opening up of EU support to to non-European entities, saying that by allowing third-country entities to benefit from funding undermines cultural sovereignty and exposes the sector to further market concentration in favour of global giants.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
To qualify, the entities need to have more than 60% of resources in domestic assets, including bonds, stocks or local projects like farming and solar panels.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Thania Garcia, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, in a perspective published in The Lancet Global Health, Hawkins and an international team of researchers are urging other entities, including the World Health Organization, to get on board too.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Those comments would be used to steer a possible FTC study on the mega investors and how those entities affect home prices and rents in the single-family rental market.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Jahn does not appear to have affiliations with specific groups or entities, nor did his writings mention government agencies other than ICE, Larson said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Israeli film institutions are not government entities.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
The United States Department of Agriculture and other governmental entities have cost-share funding programs to help some farmers.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Independent producers are also concerned about the opening up of EU support to to non-European entities, saying that by allowing third-country entities to benefit from funding undermines cultural sovereignty and exposes the sector to further market concentration in favour of global giants.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
To qualify, the entities need to have more than 60% of resources in domestic assets, including bonds, stocks or local projects like farming and solar panels.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entities
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, across parts of Europe, reports of mysterious objects spotted in the skies in recent weeks – most recently over Denmark – have added to regional security concerns.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Synthetic cannabinoids imitate the effects of substances like marijuana.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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There are many substances, such as snow, clouds, and milk, that don’t have light-absorbing pigments but are still opaque.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And revenue itself, on a fundamental level, features both core truths—and discretionary realities.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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With both her new movie and stage play, Squibb is pleased to be telling stories that show the realities of aging for women.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Region tournaments took place earlier this week, during which several Nashville area teams and individuals earned the right to defend their titles from a season ago.—
Jacob Shames,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Entities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entities. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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