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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, across parts of Europe, reports of mysterious objects spotted in the skies in recent weeks – most recently over Denmark – have added to regional security concerns.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
According to Lorenzen, Moon Bound will be encased with other objects in a resin pyramid attached to a lunar rover that will travel the moon's surface.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 4 images Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
However, that's where mini-moons come in; these objects represent a far more achievable target for asteroid mining.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The room, woodsy and rustico, with checkerboard floors and occasional Scandi flourishes, feels built for living in and for poking around, a please-touch museum of artful objects and accents.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
In Completedworks’ spring 2026 presentation, the Texan actor and model took the stage as Miss Edie Grey, a television clairvoyant and mystic extraordinaire that can trace the history of objects with her magical touch.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2025
Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
This isn’t to say that Mendín objects to the slew of national and international restaurants that have descended on the Miami area over the past several years.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the sun will also turn into a white dwarf, pulling in not only planets, but also icy Kuiper Belt objects.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Throwing objects onto the playing area, a violation that can result in bans or arrest.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says only the island's people can decide their future.
—Karen Lema, Reuters, 28 Aug. 2025
At this very early stage of the lunar cycle, the moon lingers low on the horizon and sets soon after sunset, so observers have less than an hour to enjoy the view before both objects sink into the twilight haze.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, across parts of Europe, reports of mysterious objects spotted in the skies in recent weeks – most recently over Denmark – have added to regional security concerns.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
According to Lorenzen, Moon Bound will be encased with other objects in a resin pyramid attached to a lunar rover that will travel the moon's surface.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 4 images Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
However, that's where mini-moons come in; these objects represent a far more achievable target for asteroid mining.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The room, woodsy and rustico, with checkerboard floors and occasional Scandi flourishes, feels built for living in and for poking around, a please-touch museum of artful objects and accents.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
In Completedworks’ spring 2026 presentation, the Texan actor and model took the stage as Miss Edie Grey, a television clairvoyant and mystic extraordinaire that can trace the history of objects with her magical touch.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
Plenty of items and objects emit radiation, from smartphones and microwaves to televisions and smoke detectors.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
This isn’t to say that Mendín objects to the slew of national and international restaurants that have descended on the Miami area over the past several years.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the sun will also turn into a white dwarf, pulling in not only planets, but also icy Kuiper Belt objects.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Throwing objects onto the playing area, a violation that can result in bans or arrest.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says only the island's people can decide their future.
—Karen Lema, Reuters, 28 Aug. 2025
At this very early stage of the lunar cycle, the moon lingers low on the horizon and sets soon after sunset, so observers have less than an hour to enjoy the view before both objects sink into the twilight haze.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Desai makes reference to the Federal Trade Commission’s recent lawsuit aimed at Live Nation and Ticketmaster that claims the entities misled consumers about resale ticket prices.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Now, in a perspective published in The Lancet Global Health, Hawkins and an international team of researchers are urging other entities, including the World Health Organization, to get on board too.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Convention center protests Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida staged several high-profile, pro-Palestine protests in Miami Beach over the past two years, drawing scrutiny from Meiner and several commissioners.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Synthetic cannabinoids imitate the effects of substances like marijuana.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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There are many substances, such as snow, clouds, and milk, that don’t have light-absorbing pigments but are still opaque.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your goals can determine the type of account that makes the most sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But even with the headwinds, there’s still enough good news to be a bit more bullish about Nike’s prospects, even it more time is needed to effect its comeback goals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The President reportedly watches hours of cable news every day, and frequently complains about coverage in real time.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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