particulars

plural of particular

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Recent Examples of particulars The particulars of what’s happened to the group are less important, however, than capturing how the world looks to them on the other side of their seventies. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 The memo directs the Justice and Homeland Security departments to deliver the particulars in the next 60 days. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 More details will be released as particulars are ironed out between Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Further information on the particulars of the changeover will be made available in the coming months. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026 Particulars matter Haiti observers warn that considering the country’s vexing history with electoral fraud, violence, problematic votes and post-election crises, the particulars of its electoral machinery do matter. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 As a tool, the AQI is inconsistent overall—its forecasts can be slow and imprecise, and its particulars don’t always have a bearing on direct experience. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Its simple formula sets the viewer up for at least one (usually more) scare every 10 minutes or so, slowly revealing the particulars of the plot without sacrificing the story’s anxious mystery. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The league office, UCLA and USC have discussed staging a basketball event at SoFi Stadium, but the particulars are still uncertain. Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
  • Among the hundreds of items listed were also around three dozen types of plywood.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In total, the treasure trove, along with other musical items that are part of Music Memorabilia Live Auction, is expected to fetch a cool $4 million.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Because Lindsay Clancy agreed to what’s called a stipulation of facts in the case, prosecutors don’t have to present all of their evidence in court.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Others remained in the courtroom to face the grim facts of what happened to his body.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Manchester City’s defence was wide open in Sunday’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and that could be a sign of things to come now that Rodri is playing for Barcelona in La Liga.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And if history is any indication, expect safety Tre’von Moehrig to be in the middle of things when the pads start poppin’ at the Panthers’ joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Jags’ practice facility.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • No details on injuries or fatalities were included in the post, which asked community members for video footage, photographs or any information related to the shooting.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil details of the economic pressure campaign in a news conference on Monday.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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