Definition of entitynext
as in object
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 entity Eagle Mountain Lake is a major water source for Tarrant County and the West Fork Public Utility Agency, supplying water to Fort Worth and other entities in Wise County, according to the city of Boyd. Mary Ella Hastings july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Cloudflare reports allegations of CSAM to organizations that investigate claims and entities that remove content and provides a CSAM Scanning Tool to help website owners identify and report CSAM. Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The host committee itself operates as a quasi-independent entity, under contract to FIFA and subject to its sponsorship restrictions, but responsible for the fan experience outside the stadium and for driving economic impact to the region. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce's foundation will serve as the receiving entity for the money. Arkansas Online, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity
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Noun
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Among those shaping the field is Sal Aaron, director of David Aaron Gallery in London, which specializes in fossils, antiquities, and natural history objects.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Stevens also seemed to be an especially good character fit for Michigan, whose Democratic senators in the past four decades have tended to offer more substance than style.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • For people coming out of shelters – especially those dealing with trauma, mental illness, or substance use disorder – that can make the difference between short-term housing and long-term stability.
    Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • The reality is that leading men dictate roles and others follow as needed.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • There's still a fair distance between the current realities and a fully hands-off system.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Many individuals between the ages 40-65 begin to show risk factors such as hypertension, prediabetes, and elevated cholesterol.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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