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as in people
a member of the human race
every individual has value
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2
as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence
our general concept of what constitutes a chair is based on our experience with many individuals that were called chairs
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Recent Examples of individuals
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Others falsely claim that individuals can apply for asylum, receive work authorization and face no further immigration consequences.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost 30 of the verdict’s 314 pages were dedicated to assessments of the bets placed by individuals, with names and links to Paqueta redacted throughout to protect identities.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Cancer affects individuals differently, but is life-changing for everyone.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
While the new rules have led to more individuals investing in teams, Ganis says the potential liquidity offered by institutional funds is part of that calculus.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
They were nominated by a voting panel comprising 19 individuals in media and retail.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
When police arrived, a group of over 50 people surrounded authorities’ vehicles as some individuals climbed on top, ultimately causing some damage to the cruisers.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Others falsely claim that individuals can apply for asylum, receive work authorization and face no further immigration consequences.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost 30 of the verdict’s 314 pages were dedicated to assessments of the bets placed by individuals, with names and links to Paqueta redacted throughout to protect identities.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Cancer affects individuals differently, but is life-changing for everyone.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
While the new rules have led to more individuals investing in teams, Ganis says the potential liquidity offered by institutional funds is part of that calculus.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
They were nominated by a voting panel comprising 19 individuals in media and retail.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
When police arrived, a group of over 50 people surrounded authorities’ vehicles as some individuals climbed on top, ultimately causing some damage to the cruisers.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
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Two million dollars of the funds used to protect Okefenokee came from the Holdfast Collective, a group of nonprofit entities that since 2022 has donated the profits generated by Patagonia to nonprofit groups fighting climate change.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, customers discovered that their formerly frisky bots had turned frigid, some morphing into befuddled entities who seemed to be suffering from brain injuries.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest problems with the royal family is that there are too many people involved in their day-to-day lives.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allergies Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to foreign substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Why not dogs or children or creatures from another planet?—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fossils prove that small, fragile creatures existed in the Mesozoic era.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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