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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
Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Awards are powerful objects that gather a lot around them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 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
According to reseachers, grabbing legs combined AL contraction with PL bending to wrap and lift objects up to 6 g—30 times the leg’s weight—with 90 percent performance retained after 100 cycles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Magnitude is the scale used to measure the apparent brightness of objects in the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
This method works well for photographs, prints, mirrors, or small decorative objects, creating depth and personality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Gusty winds will blow around loose and unsecured objects, including holiday decor and festival tents.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
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
The city objects to new state laws that require easier housing permitting.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
The iPhone also has the ability to decipher what objects, people or pets are in photographs taken by users.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Observing those colors can help scientists analyze objects’ composition and, in the case of galaxies, calculate their distance from Earth.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
But the orbiter’s instruments were designed to snap photos of the surface of Mars, not objects millions of miles away, said Nick Thomas, principal investigator for the spacecraft’s imaging system.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Now imagine that the reason is not insufficient insurance coverage or the wrong dose, but a pharmacist who personally objects to your medication.
—Elizabeth Chiarello, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
Paranormal activity has been reported for decades, from phantom footsteps to objects mysteriously moving on their own.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Awards are powerful objects that gather a lot around them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 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
According to reseachers, grabbing legs combined AL contraction with PL bending to wrap and lift objects up to 6 g—30 times the leg’s weight—with 90 percent performance retained after 100 cycles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Magnitude is the scale used to measure the apparent brightness of objects in the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
This method works well for photographs, prints, mirrors, or small decorative objects, creating depth and personality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Gusty winds will blow around loose and unsecured objects, including holiday decor and festival tents.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The city objects to new state laws that require easier housing permitting.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
The iPhone also has the ability to decipher what objects, people or pets are in photographs taken by users.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Observing those colors can help scientists analyze objects’ composition and, in the case of galaxies, calculate their distance from Earth.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
But the orbiter’s instruments were designed to snap photos of the surface of Mars, not objects millions of miles away, said Nick Thomas, principal investigator for the spacecraft’s imaging system.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Now imagine that the reason is not insufficient insurance coverage or the wrong dose, but a pharmacist who personally objects to your medication.
—Elizabeth Chiarello, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
Paranormal activity has been reported for decades, from phantom footsteps to objects mysteriously moving on their own.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These anthropological detectives of sorts are charged with quietly monitoring, researching and investigating the supernatural entities that make up the Immortal Universe.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yet even these entities will adapt, either by exploiting visa loopholes, relying more heavily on student-to-H-1B conversions, or shifting toward the L-1 visa category, which remains unaffected by the new fee.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the district’s Notice of Election, the fund’s purposes are vague, the debt obligations are for 40 years, and taxpayers will owe far more.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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This version is designed with multiple compartments underneath to keep remotes, books, and more items organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The advisories repeatedly urge residents to secure outdoor items, including seasonal holiday decorations, and to use extra caution when driving, particularly for high-profile and commercial vehicles.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This list includes hundreds of substances including formaldehyde, many flame retardants, heavy metals such as chromium and lead, bisphenols, and PFAS.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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His fans show up amped, things get loud, there’s rampant marijuana and other substances floating like confetti, and the entire place transforms into a full-on party.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That's what Angel's goals were.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite being in just his eighth season in Toronto, Tavares already sits 13th in franchise history in goals.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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In addition, Alabama complains that the Times gave the school only four hours to respond to the story before it was published; this also coincided with the team getting ready to start the tournament.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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