objects 1 of 2

plural of object

objects

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of object

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of objects
Noun
Scientists are uncovering clues that suggest cosmic rays come from extremely hot and faraway areas of the universe, ejected by exploding stars and powerful objects called supermassive black holes. Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Lanigan-O’Keeffe believes the objects’ origins will have little impact on the final prices. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 By contrast, modern proponents of the existence of a ninth planet focus their searches further out, looking instead to orbital peculiarities in smaller objects that occupy the distant reaches of the solar system. Micah Hanks, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Reflecting its environs, the boutique boasts a host of blue-chip artworks, design objects, antiques and furnishings — some designed by Jacquemus himself. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Even so, the few that are detectable could offer insight into how different celestial objects—from black holes to galaxies—form. Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026 Its domains have grown organically over centuries, each centered around its own objects, methods, and questions. Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 The downtown area was closed to vehicles and electric scooters, and police had instructed people not to bring bicycles, umbrellas or sharp objects. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 More Than a Pen The Gennai Pen SL01 represents a different approach to everyday objects. New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
Today, his lab is building a larger version of the QGI experiment that puts nanodiamonds into the same superposition—objects 10 orders of magnitude heavier than atoms, massive enough to warp spacetime around themselves. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 Roberts disagreed with the majority of his colleagues about whether the National Trust for Historic Preservation – which objects to the design of the ballroom – can meet the legal standard for showing it would be sufficiently harmed by the project. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Back then, Pluto was classified as a full planet, but the discovery of 1992 QB-1, as well as Kuiper Belt objects even larger than Pluto found later, raised questions about Pluto's status. Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The telescope is set to transform our understanding of the cosmos—from the furthest reaches and most mysterious forces, to the planets and stars that make up our own galaxy and even objects in our solar system. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026 Unless, of course, your Dad, King Charles — Canada’s technical head of state — really objects. Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 This is not the first time that objects – and even corpses – have been uncovered due to melting ice. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 In nature, chaos appears in systems like turbulent water and the weather — situations where objects that start close together quickly end up in drastically different places. Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 Some find these works and objects amusing or exciting, but others are deeply troubled by them. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
  • Erin then complains about her daughter and drones on about all sorts of things that no one can even pretend to care about.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • These were pretty innocuous in the grand scheme of things, but were hanging as a PR headache for Ferrari heading to its home race.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing effort to isolate Iran's economy.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The addition of Clear Street builds on a growing roster of regulated financial entities and infrastructure providers choosing to plug directly into the network.
    Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Around for decades, red-light therapy has traditionally been used to treat chronic muscle and joint pain and various injuries, and has shown cosmetic benefits for skin and facial care, purposes for which it’s cleared by the FDA.
    Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • One of the Constitution’s founding purposes was to prevent change.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Copycat protests sprang up in other major Indian cities—Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna—lending the Gen Z protests the aura of a nationwide youth resistance that would humble Modi and force his education minister to resign.
    Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Protest Passion Project The Climb was first unveiled by Beta Cinema at the European Film Market in February 2022, with Delevingne (Carnival Row) attached as a daredevil climber who protests against oil drilling in the Arctic by ascending The Shard.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That increase was faster than the rate for all items combined for the entire year ending in July.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This pilot is meant to address a gap the district saw in a lack of specialized personnel to provide prevention education, community engagement and intervention protocols for students using substances.
    Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Bioaccumulation, the increase in the concentration of heavy metals or other toxic chemicals in a living organism’s fatty tissues and muscles over time due to the organism’s inability to break down and excrete these substances quickly enough.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • McDavid’s isolated stats show his line surrendered more goals but still delivered a handsome 54 percent share.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Boise’s City Council on Tuesday denied an appeal from the Cathedral of the Rockies seeking to pave a parking area adjacent to its North End church, dealing a blow to an application that pit arguments of religious freedom against municipal goals.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Erin then complains about her daughter and drones on about all sorts of things that no one can even pretend to care about.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Changes in Water Pressure Ragsdale’s antenna immediately goes up when a homeowner complains about low water pressure.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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