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
The future of the arena will depend on the particulars of the plan that’s ultimately selected.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Yet the consequence of Figures of Crisis ultimately transcends geographic or biographical particulars.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
But Leo didn’t catch the particulars.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The trips brought him into contact with the particulars of a reality that was beyond his imagination.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
But the particulars remain obscure.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Yet the consequence of Figures of Crisis ultimately transcends geographic or biographical particulars.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
But Leo didn’t catch the particulars.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The trips brought him into contact with the particulars of a reality that was beyond his imagination.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
But the particulars remain obscure.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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Starting in April, the most vulnerable populations, such as children and older adults, could be most affected because the government plans to cut or eliminate the few subsidized food items that were sold in stores through the ration booklets.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inventory at the Statesmen Market primarily depends on what the Greater Chicago Food Depository has to offer, but there is an online system for Kennedy-King to order select items and quantities from the pantry’s warehouse.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His belief this would happen was all magical thinking, not based on facts on the ground.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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These days, revenge literature arrives most often as a sordid memoir or roman à clef in which grievances are recounted, villainy exposed, and relevant facts set forth.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut updates its state building and fire codes every four years, and those rules govern many of the details on how new development goes up in the state.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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