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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Each specimen’s unique characteristics reminded him of the patterns and patinas that distinguish the objects at the family’s haveli, or nobleman’s mansion, in the Pink City.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Drivers were urged to use extra caution, while residents were advised to secure outdoor objects, including holiday decorations.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
An update on the report shows that the piles have grown and none of the original objects have moved, Raymond told ABC News.
—Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Visitors will encounter their favorite creatures, monsters and objects, and get a behind-the-scenes look at storytelling and production, the museum said.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
While objects larger than 10 cm can be found and tracked, the real danger comes from harder-to-see debris that can be as small as a bullet and travel at more than 27,000 kilometers per hour.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
About 9 in 10 Democrats and two-thirds of independents say this should not be allowed; 8 in 10 Republicans say the president should be able to send the National Guard into a state even if its governor objects.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Mills objects to law enforcement officers being able to stop and ask people about their immigration status based at least in part on their apparent ethnicity.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Several government vehicles were damaged, and a federal contract employee was injured as a rock went through and objects, including objects on fire from an overpass on her vehicle window, shattering the glass and striking her, Essayli said.
—Louis Casiano , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Picture objects levitating or twitching without external interference—or switching rooms.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
What is normal in the state of dementia, where connections are not being made, where tangle is all, objects take on a curious aspect, and where there is an unpleasant flavor to the hours?
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
For context, the human eye is capable of detecting night sky objects with a magnitude lower than +6 under ideal conditions.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Each specimen’s unique characteristics reminded him of the patterns and patinas that distinguish the objects at the family’s haveli, or nobleman’s mansion, in the Pink City.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Drivers were urged to use extra caution, while residents were advised to secure outdoor objects, including holiday decorations.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
An update on the report shows that the piles have grown and none of the original objects have moved, Raymond told ABC News.
—Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Visitors will encounter their favorite creatures, monsters and objects, and get a behind-the-scenes look at storytelling and production, the museum said.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
When Katie objects, the music cuts out and Becky’s parents take offense.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
While objects larger than 10 cm can be found and tracked, the real danger comes from harder-to-see debris that can be as small as a bullet and travel at more than 27,000 kilometers per hour.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
About 9 in 10 Democrats and two-thirds of independents say this should not be allowed; 8 in 10 Republicans say the president should be able to send the National Guard into a state even if its governor objects.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Mills objects to law enforcement officers being able to stop and ask people about their immigration status based at least in part on their apparent ethnicity.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Several government vehicles were damaged, and a federal contract employee was injured as a rock went through and objects, including objects on fire from an overpass on her vehicle window, shattering the glass and striking her, Essayli said.
—Louis Casiano , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Picture objects levitating or twitching without external interference—or switching rooms.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
What is normal in the state of dementia, where connections are not being made, where tangle is all, objects take on a curious aspect, and where there is an unpleasant flavor to the hours?
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
For context, the human eye is capable of detecting night sky objects with a magnitude lower than +6 under ideal conditions.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those who couldn’t abide all the delays and red tape have sold, in many cases for a fraction of what the land was worth, and in many cases to corporate entities.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Roosevelt’s creation of the new White House press quarters—off the main lobby of the then new West Wing—was a major leap forward in the relationship between the two entities.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Player protests across La Liga this weekend were not widely broadcast after the Spanish league asked TV companies not to show them, according to multiple people familiar with the request.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The other character who protests Prodigy wiping Nibs’s memory is Arthur (David Rysdahl).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fishermen in the Florida Keys found a submerged jar containing bones and other items early Friday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Officer Fadil said the rapper had tested positive for illicit substances — including amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC — and he was remanded for two days before his release, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sharing a series of photos documenting the painstaking process, the homeowner revealed layers of paint, tar, and other substances that had built up over the years.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The observatory is conducting a ten-year-long survey of the southern sky, dubbed the Legacy Survey of Space and Time, which has as one of its principal goals improving our understanding of the nature of both dark energy and dark matter.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Coming into his 21st season in the league, Ovechkin needed three goals to become the inaugural member of the 900 club.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At one point, Hujar complains about a call from the artist Ed Baynard.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The president calls his wife and complains about the sole of his shoe before heading off to a girls’ basketball event with Angel Reese.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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