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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
Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Over half a century ago, NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing multiple unidentified objects in space, including three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 8 May 2026
This final rule almost makes sense; the idea is that a planet dominates its volume of space gravitationally, and any smaller objects in its orbital vicinity will either get swept up or ejected.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Of these many millions of faint stars TESS looked at, 10,091 appeared to have transiting, planet-like objects never seen before.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
That’s not the only instance of erratically moving objects cited in the document release.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The greatest densities of particles are found where matter has gathered together in the most significant ways, such as in or around planets, stars, and other dense, massive objects.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
In the documents, astronauts describe observing flashes of light, drifting particles and distant objects while traveling to and from the Moon.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Met Gala is the primary fundraiser for the Met’s Costume Institute, which houses over 33,000 objects spanning seven centuries.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Traditional robots have struggled in unpredictable settings where objects move, people walk through work zones and conditions change quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Saar’s leather pieces, featured prominently throughout the show, are another example of how in her hands, everyday objects extend beyond any limitations, feeling more like collage than anything else.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sometimes objects collect more and more layers of meaning as they get passed down through generations.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The hospital association still objects to the part of the bill that would require the private guardian to meet with the hospital patient prior to accepting the appointment, citing concerns that such a requirement may slow the process as well as timing issues concerning medical consent.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
What Miss Manners objects to in party invitations is the deception.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Jaeger-LeCoultre has long treated its clocks not only as functional design objects, but also as creative laboratories.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Over half a century ago, NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing multiple unidentified objects in space, including three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 8 May 2026
This final rule almost makes sense; the idea is that a planet dominates its volume of space gravitationally, and any smaller objects in its orbital vicinity will either get swept up or ejected.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Of these many millions of faint stars TESS looked at, 10,091 appeared to have transiting, planet-like objects never seen before.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
That’s not the only instance of erratically moving objects cited in the document release.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The greatest densities of particles are found where matter has gathered together in the most significant ways, such as in or around planets, stars, and other dense, massive objects.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
In the documents, astronauts describe observing flashes of light, drifting particles and distant objects while traveling to and from the Moon.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Met Gala is the primary fundraiser for the Met’s Costume Institute, which houses over 33,000 objects spanning seven centuries.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Verb
Unfortunately, any of the giant armada of smaller objects tens of meters wide is still large enough to annihilate Beijing, Lagos, or New York – objects such as the one that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013 – and those are far harder to detect.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Traditional robots have struggled in unpredictable settings where objects move, people walk through work zones and conditions change quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Saar’s leather pieces, featured prominently throughout the show, are another example of how in her hands, everyday objects extend beyond any limitations, feeling more like collage than anything else.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sometimes objects collect more and more layers of meaning as they get passed down through generations.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The hospital association still objects to the part of the bill that would require the private guardian to meet with the hospital patient prior to accepting the appointment, citing concerns that such a requirement may slow the process as well as timing issues concerning medical consent.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
What Miss Manners objects to in party invitations is the deception.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The moon has been a major source of interest for both SpaceX and NASA, with the two entities in partnership for Musk's company to develop a lunar lander for astronauts to ride to the surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The land will not be available to corporations, foreign money, or other entities looking to ration the American dream back to Californians.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The city has banned an arm in common use for lawful purposes by law-abiding citizens.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Woman, Life, Freedom protests The 2020 election of Joe Biden led to tentative efforts to restore the JCPOA, but any progress made was squashed by the 2021 election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as president of Iran.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Mar. 2026
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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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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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However, there's no need to break the bank stocking up on these useful items when many of them are sitting in your local thrift store for just a few dollars each.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Tripti Bhattacharya, a paleoclimatologist at Syracuse University, also takes advantage of waxy substances—though much less smelly ones.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Youth exposure to Kratom and retail available substances.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Senior forward Jordyn Washington, who also scored Tuesday, has a team-best 17 goals.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beachy is worried that basic research could take a back seat to short-term goals as defined by the White House.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nobody visiting a nuclear facility complains about the onerous security features.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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