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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
Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The cameos could be read as objects, pieces conveying a subversion of Victorian values.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Perched on a mountain called Iolkam Du’ag in Arizona, DESI uses Kitt Peak National Observatory to scrutinize objects that were around when the universe was less than half its current size.
—Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2025
Staff at Buzzard’s Roost Distillery and Hereafter Speakeasy report paranormal activity, including unexplained noises and moving objects.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The sale, aptly titled the Winter Egg and Important Works by Fabergé from a Princely Collection, comprises almost 50 lots of hardstone figures, animals, furniture, and decorative objects.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Scientists in Austria and France have developed a new imaging method that can reveal objects hidden behind opaque materials such as sand, fog, or even human tissue, potentially opening new frontiers in medical diagnostics and sensing technologies.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Observing those colors can help scientists analyze objects’ composition and, in the case of galaxies, calculate their distance from Earth.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
But the orbiter’s instruments were designed to snap photos of the surface of Mars, not objects millions of miles away, said Nick Thomas, principal investigator for the spacecraft’s imaging system.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Now imagine that the reason is not insufficient insurance coverage or the wrong dose, but a pharmacist who personally objects to your medication.
—Elizabeth Chiarello, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
Paranormal activity has been reported for decades, from phantom footsteps to objects mysteriously moving on their own.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But the new observations suggest that objects with much less mass than stars — the rogue world is less than 1% the mass of our sun — can have strong magnetic fields capable of driving the growth of the object, according to the study authors.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 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
Noun
Some of the gusty winds could last into Tuesday morning along the Northeast coast and could down tree branches and send unsecured objects flying.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The cameos could be read as objects, pieces conveying a subversion of Victorian values.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Perched on a mountain called Iolkam Du’ag in Arizona, DESI uses Kitt Peak National Observatory to scrutinize objects that were around when the universe was less than half its current size.
—Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2025
Staff at Buzzard’s Roost Distillery and Hereafter Speakeasy report paranormal activity, including unexplained noises and moving objects.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The sale, aptly titled the Winter Egg and Important Works by Fabergé from a Princely Collection, comprises almost 50 lots of hardstone figures, animals, furniture, and decorative objects.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Scientists in Austria and France have developed a new imaging method that can reveal objects hidden behind opaque materials such as sand, fog, or even human tissue, potentially opening new frontiers in medical diagnostics and sensing technologies.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
The iPhone also has the ability to decipher what objects, people or pets are in photographs taken by users.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Observing those colors can help scientists analyze objects’ composition and, in the case of galaxies, calculate their distance from Earth.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
But the orbiter’s instruments were designed to snap photos of the surface of Mars, not objects millions of miles away, said Nick Thomas, principal investigator for the spacecraft’s imaging system.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Now imagine that the reason is not insufficient insurance coverage or the wrong dose, but a pharmacist who personally objects to your medication.
—Elizabeth Chiarello, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
Paranormal activity has been reported for decades, from phantom footsteps to objects mysteriously moving on their own.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But the new observations suggest that objects with much less mass than stars — the rogue world is less than 1% the mass of our sun — can have strong magnetic fields capable of driving the growth of the object, according to the study authors.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
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Channing Tatum’s Raw Physicality on The Tonight Show Channing Tatum is, above all things, a dancer.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, life circumstances prompted her and her husband to make things official quickly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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China has its tight controls on all online activity, maintaining bans on top American digital entities such as Google Search, Facebook, Instagram and Reddit.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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By separating, the two new entities should trade at multiples closer to their industry peers, and their combined values should be worth more than what DuPont currently trades at, which was around $76 per share on Monday for a market capitalization of about $32 billion.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Genuine’s units can be used to construct a network of hydrogen refuelling stations for land and marine purposes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 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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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Bring gently used items to the ALRSD Thrift Shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Harmful substances, such as alcohol and narcotics, are typically regulated and controlled.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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Investigators believed that, during the procedures, Adame and Galaz — who allegedly presented themselves as specialists — injected Rajpaul with substances used by qualified cosmetic physicians but combined them with dangerous chemicals, ABC7 reported at the time.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Finance leaders who own cost management—and emphasize accountability and effective tools—are more likely to meet or exceed savings goals.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Later that year, the office said the Department of Transportation hasn’t established the goals required to properly assess the performance of the financial aid programs that are supposed to encourage shipbuilding.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gimme Credit also complains that a run of acquisitions in both food and beverages have added $5 billion to PepsiCo’s debt in just the first half of 2025.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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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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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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