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 particulars of the film itself are the current focus, beginning with what happened after Fantasia’s premiere.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The particulars of his exit from Fort Worth to South Beach are sad, but in this era not surprising.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
American viewers are also liable to be confused by some of the political particulars.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Historians have long puzzled over Armijo’s journal, trying to decipher the particulars of his route.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
By statute, districts must send voters a mailer spelling out those particulars.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The process can be slow, and most people in immigration detention and in immigration court do not have legal representation to argue the particulars of their cases.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
Deadline reported last month (see below) that Wallace had filed the High Court lawsuit, and now BBC News has seen legal documents revealing the particulars of his claim.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The Swedish institution often anoints writers who metabolize their specific histories into memorable language that stretches beyond borders and governments, transcending regional particulars.
—Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The particulars of his exit from Fort Worth to South Beach are sad, but in this era not surprising.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
American viewers are also liable to be confused by some of the political particulars.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Historians have long puzzled over Armijo’s journal, trying to decipher the particulars of his route.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
By statute, districts must send voters a mailer spelling out those particulars.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The process can be slow, and most people in immigration detention and in immigration court do not have legal representation to argue the particulars of their cases.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
Deadline reported last month (see below) that Wallace had filed the High Court lawsuit, and now BBC News has seen legal documents revealing the particulars of his claim.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The Swedish institution often anoints writers who metabolize their specific histories into memorable language that stretches beyond borders and governments, transcending regional particulars.
—Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fishermen in the Florida Keys found a submerged jar containing bones and other items early Friday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even leaving these facts aside, neither the doctrinaire socialism nor militant Islam have ever improved any place on earth, and New York City will not be the first.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Once a workplace romance becomes public, emotion lingers longer than facts, and rumors can travel faster than truth.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The deal for the film’s director is still being worked through, so stand by for details there.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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