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as in things
something material that can be perceived by the senses
I kept tripping over countless little objects scattered about the darkened room
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as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence
trying to determine whether communication with the dead is an object for study, a hoax, or a figment of the imagination
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the object of this course is to teach you algebra
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as in protests
to present an opposing opinion or argument
they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid
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Recent Examples of objects
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
To gather the critical data, researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope’s unique ability to detect extremely faint objects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Distant objects appear just as crisp as nearby ones, and light of all wavelengths redshifts by identical factors.
—Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
Those who look up that night have not only a chance at seeing Venus ― one of the brightest objects in the sky, after the sun ― but Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in the solar system after Jupiter.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The initial pulses of noise reflects off objects to effectively paint an image, in a process known as echolocation.
—James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Artificial women become wives and objects.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Still, enough intact objects survived to identify the telltale designs.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Spawning objects mid-session and changing environmental conditions on the fly isn’t a gaming feature.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
General relativity suggests that objects with mass cause the very fabric of spacetime (the four-dimensional unification of space and time) to warp.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Modern devices and other items that utilize this technology range from simple, everyday objects like passports and contactless credit cards, to larger-scale situations in healthcare, inventory tracking and more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While the limited animation lends the film an unfortunately cheap and televisual feel, objects such as curtains sway slightly in the breeze, as if more alive than the rest of the environment — begging to be interacted with.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
These objects’ whole shtick, after all, is gobbling up stuff, so two of them trying to eat each other feels inevitable.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
These steps have led to us seeing not merely our world, but also, by extension, objects well beyond our world, in greater detail than would have been possible without gathering sufficient amounts of light across multiple wavelengths.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
To gather the critical data, researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope’s unique ability to detect extremely faint objects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Distant objects appear just as crisp as nearby ones, and light of all wavelengths redshifts by identical factors.
—Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
Those who look up that night have not only a chance at seeing Venus ― one of the brightest objects in the sky, after the sun ― but Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in the solar system after Jupiter.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The initial pulses of noise reflects off objects to effectively paint an image, in a process known as echolocation.
—James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Artificial women become wives and objects.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Still, enough intact objects survived to identify the telltale designs.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Yet despite all the characters brandishing weapons, the only person in the entire series who seems capable of getting away with murder is Jeff Wentworth, a former Texas state senator who objects to an imposing wall that his neighbor Alexa has constructed around her property, in San Antonio.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Spawning objects mid-session and changing environmental conditions on the fly isn’t a gaming feature.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
General relativity suggests that objects with mass cause the very fabric of spacetime (the four-dimensional unification of space and time) to warp.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Modern devices and other items that utilize this technology range from simple, everyday objects like passports and contactless credit cards, to larger-scale situations in healthcare, inventory tracking and more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While the limited animation lends the film an unfortunately cheap and televisual feel, objects such as curtains sway slightly in the breeze, as if more alive than the rest of the environment — begging to be interacted with.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
These objects’ whole shtick, after all, is gobbling up stuff, so two of them trying to eat each other feels inevitable.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
These steps have led to us seeing not merely our world, but also, by extension, objects well beyond our world, in greater detail than would have been possible without gathering sufficient amounts of light across multiple wavelengths.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
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And upstairs, rooftop bar High Praise keeps things fresh with rotating pop-ups throughout the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The little things added up Tuesday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the letter, the groups — including the Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and NextGen California — called for the state to set stricter limits on how much covered entities can emit under the program.—
Chaewon Chung
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the situation is poorly integrated into the digital sector; most organizations in the field operate as siloed entities.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then that correction gets a correction from Andy, who protests that Lisa was really only a villain her last year of Housewives.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to substances being problematic, the person delivering the injections can cause harm.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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That has left states, counties and cities to decide how to regulate the substances.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As part of the Marriott Hotels & Resorts portfolio, the hotel also aligns with the brand’s Serve 360 sustainability goals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lewis’ goals are to increase accessibility to public information and protect voter information.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the same time, the Brighton captain, Pascal Gross, complains to referee Chris Kavanagh.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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And a woman who complains is said to be defying nature itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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