1
as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital
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2
as in facts
a single piece of information
everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger
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Recent Examples of particulars
While the particulars of Shell’s fate are still TBD, Deadline can confirm that the Paramount president has been essentially sidelined for the past several weeks since claims by a profession gambler surfaced that the exec had revealed insider information.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Some have doubts about the particulars of Efstration’s bill.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Increasing relief award amount The council chose to increase the maximum rent relief award from $2,500 to $3,500, while keeping other particulars largely similar.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2026
Larry was completely wrong about the particulars here.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
But the particulars remain obscure.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Duffy said the particulars of Sunday night's staffing, however, will eventually be revealed by the NTSB after its investigation.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
While the particulars of what any widow faces financially depend on the specifics of their situation, there are a couple of things most widows will face, whether or not there are significant assets.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Some have doubts about the particulars of Efstration’s bill.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Increasing relief award amount The council chose to increase the maximum rent relief award from $2,500 to $3,500, while keeping other particulars largely similar.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2026
Larry was completely wrong about the particulars here.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
But the particulars remain obscure.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Duffy said the particulars of Sunday night's staffing, however, will eventually be revealed by the NTSB after its investigation.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
While the particulars of what any widow faces financially depend on the specifics of their situation, there are a couple of things most widows will face, whether or not there are significant assets.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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The landlord got rid of his king-sized bed, his Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Dolce and Gabbana items.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The menu will feature many of Wagyu Bar’s famous steaks, as well as a few items from its sister restaurant, The Wagyu House in Hallandale Beach.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the facts of what happened that night remain murky.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An ambulance was also called for a fourth person, but details about that person’s injuries were not immediately available, according to the Fire Department.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth police have not released any details about the victims, possible suspects or what may have led to the shooting.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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