objects 1 of 2

plural of object

objects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of object

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of objects
Noun
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 Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025 According to the report, the agency’s sensors could be supplemented with crowdsourced data from apps; one example is Enigma, which uses algorithms to rate the credibility of people’s sightings and triangulate objects using video recordings. Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025 On the roof, photo-voltaic panels, water tanks, and generators have been reimagined as functional sculptural objects by Belgian painter Pieter Vermeersch. Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025 So there’s 20 different lenders to that show who provided different objects. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025 Milei on Wednesday had to leave a rally early after protesters started throwing small rocks, bottles, and other objects at the pickup truck on which Milei and his sister stood. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Earlier this year, researchers used the space telescope to classify the colors of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) — objects beyond the orbit of the eighth planet — in the outer solar system. Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says only the island's people can decide their future. Karen Lema, Reuters, 28 Aug. 2025 At this very early stage of the lunar cycle, the moon lingers low on the horizon and sets soon after sunset, so observers have less than an hour to enjoy the view before both objects sink into the twilight haze. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen. Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Tournament director Stacey Allaster objects to that sort of characterization. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025 Tournament director Stacey Allaster objects to that sort of characterization. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025 Robert Montana, who chairs the College Area Community Planning Group, objects to the plan’s calls for higher housing density. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
  • Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
    William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.
    Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The brands dropped several seasonal collections featuring popular items like the Biggest Jean Jacket and trendy vests and bra tops.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
  • For fall, that means ensuring I am set on layering pieces like T-shirts and sweaters as well as everyday items like jeans, sweatshirts, and joggers.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Allergies Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to foreign substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Her exit leaves questions about the city's path forward on pressing climate goals.
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Next morning at breakfast Amby complains grandly of his soreness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Saturn's energy will bring harsh realities into Aquarius' focus during the eclipse, which could motivate them to pursue financial freedom.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Yet this success story is tested by the realities of geography.
    Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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