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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
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Studies also suggest that the males of this rare freshwater species show off to potential partners by carrying objects like sticks and clumps of grass in their mouth.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Later on, as some of the brightest extended objects visible with even the most primitive of telescopes, planetary nebulae are numerous and prominent in the catalogues of astronomers, with the first ones spotted way back in the 1700s.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
For the entire 15-minute show, they’ve been contorted into pieces of furniture Lawson fabricated, pieces befitting something between an asylum and BDSM dungeon, and reminiscent of Allen Jones’s 1960s Pop sculpture series, which depicts fiberglass women in fetishware as home objects.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Security footage shown at trial was presented by Baker, who pointed out that the defendants covered cameras with various materials and stacked bulky objects and furniture to block doors.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
These steps have led to us seeing not merely our world, but also, by extension, objects well beyond our world, in greater detail than would have been possible without gathering sufficient amounts of light across multiple wavelengths.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Studies also suggest that the males of this rare freshwater species show off to potential partners by carrying objects like sticks and clumps of grass in their mouth.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Later on, as some of the brightest extended objects visible with even the most primitive of telescopes, planetary nebulae are numerous and prominent in the catalogues of astronomers, with the first ones spotted way back in the 1700s.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
For the entire 15-minute show, they’ve been contorted into pieces of furniture Lawson fabricated, pieces befitting something between an asylum and BDSM dungeon, and reminiscent of Allen Jones’s 1960s Pop sculpture series, which depicts fiberglass women in fetishware as home objects.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Security footage shown at trial was presented by Baker, who pointed out that the defendants covered cameras with various materials and stacked bulky objects and furniture to block doors.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
These objects’ whole shtick, after all, is gobbling up stuff, so two of them trying to eat each other feels inevitable.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
These steps have led to us seeing not merely our world, but also, by extension, objects well beyond our world, in greater detail than would have been possible without gathering sufficient amounts of light across multiple wavelengths.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
Noun
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In the past few months, however, things have changed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s something about studying real-life situations that have happened and then creating and imagining into this fictional kind of characterization of things.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Governments created these entities to facilitate commerce.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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For any projects that FEMA rejects for reimbursement, local entities would have two years to repay the loan.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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To remedy this, Wood recommends glass containers for storage purposes.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trevor protests the corridors ahead are filled with guards, motion sensors, and biometric security—but Simon has figured another way out.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Iran protests spark reaction abroad Videos of demonstrations have stopped coming out of Iran, likely signaling the slowdown of their pace under the heavy security force presence in major cities.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pullman also stole from the union on his own, the office said, using his position debit card to pay for items like a vacation to Miami and lunch of champagne and caviar in New York with his then-girlfriend.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Which might be helping the fish fry get things back into the safe temperature zone, but can also mean discarding items if they've been held too long at unsafe temperatures.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many appear to be covered in white, yellow, red or brown substances.—
Ryan Hansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aldermen also became embroiled in a heated but symbolic debate about hemp after Johnson vetoed an ordinance approved by the council last month that would have broadly banned many intoxicating hemp substances.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kate Schneider’s hat trick with two goals led a well-balanced effort as Walpole used to down Ursuline 8-4.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every once in a while, a customer complains about the lascivious photos in the loo, but The Charles’ owners brush it off.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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More funds would continue to be diverted to maintaining borrowing—something Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio often complains about.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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