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
Yet the consequence of Figures of Crisis ultimately transcends geographic or biographical particulars.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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Taking time before a storm arrives to unplug the right appliances and household items can be the difference between weathering the storm safely and thousands of dollars in damages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Jackson County Public Health is rolling out a series of vending machines that will contain free health items, like fentanyl test strips, first aid kits, condoms, hand sanitizer, and Naloxone, the life-saving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The goal is to scare you into acting quickly without checking the facts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Confirm timing, assign ownership, and keep things clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But things got wild when the robot started break dancing and bashing itself into a million robotic pieces.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your itinerary, your accommodation and your plans are wrapped up in those booking details, and now someone else may have a copy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Police believe there were at least two suspects, but no further details were released.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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