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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
Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
PrimeSense, Maizels' prior startup, developed technology that allowed sensors to detect the distance between objects, and was integrated into Apple's Face ID sensor starting in 2017.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
All that’s clear is that, under those strata, the heroes of Data look like foreign objects.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Additionally, some African cultural and religious practices involved central objects that were sticks or trees, or occurred in natural spaces such as the woods.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Any soft objects such as carpet or clothing that could absorb and hold onto contamination were discarded.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
James steadily ratchets up the scale and force of these hauntings, with little moved objects eventually morphing into full-scale possession territory.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
If using a space heater, put it in an open area at least 3 feet away from flammable objects and people.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Auctions at Showplace is slated to present 343 lots of fashion, art, and other objects previously owned by the late Grace Mirabella Cahan, former American Vogue Magazine editor in chief.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Israel’s government objects to a White House executive committee overseeing Gaza’s next steps, saying it wasn’t coordinated and contradicts Israeli policy.
—Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
In a dispute that is now in arbitration, the FEC objects to its plans to create a South Florida commuter service in concert with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
For a more permanent setup, mounting it on the ceiling keeps the projector out of the way and minimizes the risk of people, pets, or objects impeding the projection.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
With the broader spectrum in view, astronomers can see objects in the sky that are much colder than stars, but also objects that are far hotter.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The Common Council member whose district includes Bay View objects to that petition.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Objects of this size are referred to as planetesimals — objects similar in size to many of the asteroids and comets in our solar system but much smaller than a dwarf planet like Pluto.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
She is also intrigued by how humans and objects interact and share creativity.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
Decorative accents like pottery, tabletop objects, and sculptural decor add personality and a sense of craftsmanship without overwhelming a space, helping rooms feel personal and thoughtfully assembled.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
PrimeSense, Maizels' prior startup, developed technology that allowed sensors to detect the distance between objects, and was integrated into Apple's Face ID sensor starting in 2017.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
All that’s clear is that, under those strata, the heroes of Data look like foreign objects.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Additionally, some African cultural and religious practices involved central objects that were sticks or trees, or occurred in natural spaces such as the woods.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Any soft objects such as carpet or clothing that could absorb and hold onto contamination were discarded.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
James steadily ratchets up the scale and force of these hauntings, with little moved objects eventually morphing into full-scale possession territory.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
If using a space heater, put it in an open area at least 3 feet away from flammable objects and people.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Auctions at Showplace is slated to present 343 lots of fashion, art, and other objects previously owned by the late Grace Mirabella Cahan, former American Vogue Magazine editor in chief.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The other depicts a series of scenes featuring various people and objects treading water amidst flaming wreckage.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Israel’s government objects to a White House executive committee overseeing Gaza’s next steps, saying it wasn’t coordinated and contradicts Israeli policy.
—Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
In a dispute that is now in arbitration, the FEC objects to its plans to create a South Florida commuter service in concert with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
For a more permanent setup, mounting it on the ceiling keeps the projector out of the way and minimizes the risk of people, pets, or objects impeding the projection.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
With the broader spectrum in view, astronomers can see objects in the sky that are much colder than stars, but also objects that are far hotter.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The Common Council member whose district includes Bay View objects to that petition.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Objects of this size are referred to as planetesimals — objects similar in size to many of the asteroids and comets in our solar system but much smaller than a dwarf planet like Pluto.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
She is also intrigued by how humans and objects interact and share creativity.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wexner and his charitable entities have given more than $200 million to Ohio State, his alma mater, which has, in turn, honored him through the naming of its football facility, medical center and the Wexner Center for Arts.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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For clarity purposes, the figures below assume that the full line of credit is borrowed immediately and then repaid (and that the interest rate remains constant).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump has tried to extract billions of dollars from universities and has succeeded in squeezing more than $400 million from four of them — Brown, Columbia, Cornell and Northwestern — for purposes of his choosing.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Walz is asking anyone who protests to do so in a peaceful way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Iran protests over collapsing economy spread to universities Iranian authorities offered conciliatory gestures in a bid to stem growing protests over the country’s collapsing economy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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The system can also analyze images to identify items and shop for similar products within a set budget.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Revuckas also admitted to starting the fire using items from the apartment and the kitchen stove.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the city of Detroit's request, EPA assisted in investigating and removing the hazardous substances.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Investigators are still processing the scene and investigating the materials that were found inside, including whether they may have been mixed with other substances, but Modica said investigators believe the energetic powder sparked the explosion.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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China continues to expand nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand and climate goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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United are still conceding too many goals — 34 in 23 games — which is more than any club in the top 12.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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People tend to get involved once a problem becomes visible – when a price looks wrong, a transaction is flagged or a customer complains.—
Murugan Anandarajan,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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In any work setting, there’s a person who sits around the table and complains about what’s wrong with the company, and then, when the boss walks in, that same person is over there pouring coffee, quiet as a church mouse.—
Willie Colon,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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