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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
Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
However, the researchers clarify that this principle applies only to objects with mass and to signals that carry energy or information.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Formas’ collection is deep and well-researched, filled with rare furniture and design objects like this Clear Special Vase from iconic Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
All that persists where the disks once were are the surviving planets and moons, plus any asteroids and icy objects, often found in belts and clouds, that remain.
—Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
The Geffen Galleries currently have 1,700 objects on view, with around 800–900 more expected to be added over the summer.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
My friends, being my friends, invariably champion the necessity of objects piling up in my yard.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of these sand-sized fragments in the solar system originate from comets – cold, icy objects from the outer reaches of the solar system.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The space station circles our planet at an altitude referred to as low-Earth orbit, which is closer to Earth's atmosphere and allows the outpost to move more quickly around Earth than objects further out in space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Congress is on a two-week recess, but the Senate and House could move to fund all of DHS except ICE and CBP as early as Thursday using a procedure known as unanimous consent that allows the chambers to circumvent formal voting as long as no member objects.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
These telescopes are perfect for go-to observation of night sky objects alongside easy astrophotography and the ability to contribute to citizen science missions.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Or they could be interpreted as beams of energy that radiate within and from the more timeless objects Acosta depicts on canvas.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
This is what the National Center for Law and Economic Justice objects to.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
If even one property owner objects, the city requires a public hearing before anything can proceed.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Pashaei objects to the alleged silencing and retaliation against American female athletes who have spoken up for the protection of women's sports from biological male trans athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Art What to call objects that bespeak both the three-dimensionality of sculpture and the surface drama of painting?
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
However, the researchers clarify that this principle applies only to objects with mass and to signals that carry energy or information.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Formas’ collection is deep and well-researched, filled with rare furniture and design objects like this Clear Special Vase from iconic Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
All that persists where the disks once were are the surviving planets and moons, plus any asteroids and icy objects, often found in belts and clouds, that remain.
—Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
The Geffen Galleries currently have 1,700 objects on view, with around 800–900 more expected to be added over the summer.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
My friends, being my friends, invariably champion the necessity of objects piling up in my yard.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of these sand-sized fragments in the solar system originate from comets – cold, icy objects from the outer reaches of the solar system.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Understanding and identifying activity helps scientists better understand how these objects change over time.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The space station circles our planet at an altitude referred to as low-Earth orbit, which is closer to Earth's atmosphere and allows the outpost to move more quickly around Earth than objects further out in space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Congress is on a two-week recess, but the Senate and House could move to fund all of DHS except ICE and CBP as early as Thursday using a procedure known as unanimous consent that allows the chambers to circumvent formal voting as long as no member objects.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
These telescopes are perfect for go-to observation of night sky objects alongside easy astrophotography and the ability to contribute to citizen science missions.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Or they could be interpreted as beams of energy that radiate within and from the more timeless objects Acosta depicts on canvas.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
This is what the National Center for Law and Economic Justice objects to.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
If even one property owner objects, the city requires a public hearing before anything can proceed.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Pashaei objects to the alleged silencing and retaliation against American female athletes who have spoken up for the protection of women's sports from biological male trans athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
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Word was for writing things up.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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But if the Mets don’t start scoring some runs and cleaning things up, there won’t be any games again come October, and owner Steve Cohen, who is in attendence this week at Dodger Stadium, could take action.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Increasingly, a small number of powerful entities determine what gets made—and on what terms—leaving creators and independent businesses with fewer viable paths to sustain their work.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, pro-government businesspeople took shares in many of the non-state media entities, giving the party control of close to 80% of the sector.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The agreement says that the flag cannot be removed, except for normal maintenance purposes.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 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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Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Laura Geller is treating our readers to 50 percent off single items, which includes the exact beauty products in Fran Drescher’s rotation.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Speaking at Semafor World Economy in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Zeldin said current regulatory authority on PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, wasn’t set up to make sure polluters pay the cost for cleaning up waterways instead of the ratepayers.—
Colin Campbell,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Under President Biden, the FDA added nearly 20 peptides to the federal list of substances that should not be produced by compounding pharmacies — businesses that mix medications that aren’t available from drugmakers.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wallstedt allowed only 12 goals over his last six starts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kuruc earned all-state honors last season as a sophomore, scoring 24 goals and setting a program record with 26 assists.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Out of innumerable likely topics, Maher complains about folks who defend cats.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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At one point in the documentary, Suga, one of the group’s rappers, complains that there is too much English on the album.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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