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
Officials have chosen not to release particulars of the shooter’s movement through the school, surveillance video of the attack, records made by the shooter, some crime scene photos and records from juvenile victims’ phones, the agency wrote in a February letter.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Chicago isn’t Indianapolis, and the particulars in terms of public-school politics differ.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The future of the arena will depend on the particulars of the plan that’s ultimately selected.
—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
Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Chicago isn’t Indianapolis, and the particulars in terms of public-school politics differ.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The future of the arena will depend on the particulars of the plan that’s ultimately selected.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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However, there's no need to break the bank stocking up on these useful items when many of them are sitting in your local thrift store for just a few dollars each.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The distance between the ideal in your head and the facts on the ground can open out at your feet like a canyon.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 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.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 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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But with few details to go on, the question is whether this moment marks a genuine breakthrough, or just another false dawn.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 9th House, opposing Jupiter in your 3rd, pulling you between perspective and details.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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