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
Sløk did not dive into these particulars in Wednesday’s edition of his Daily Spark, except to address slowing job growth.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
But her story importantly shows us today that when a certain population is being targeted by a state government, few officials parse out the particulars of one’s immigration status—and whether a person is stateless or not ultimately ceases to matter as the crackdowns escalate.
—Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But such groupings go only so far before each individual case begins to pull and strain in its particulars.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Commissioner Rob Manfred has confirmed the league has reached agreements in principle with a trio of outlets for what amounts to a three-year stopgap deal, and while the parties continue to work out some nettlesome particulars, the framework of the bridge is fully in view.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Details on the particulars of the city’s agreement with the two men were scarce on Monday night.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
One finishes those books unclear on the particulars but certain that this whole wild world was built to teach us something, which is pretty much the human condition.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The value of art can’t lie only in the particulars of a story, or of characters’ fates.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
With 18 games remaining in the regular season and a division title and playoff seeding in the balance, the particulars don’t matter.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
But her story importantly shows us today that when a certain population is being targeted by a state government, few officials parse out the particulars of one’s immigration status—and whether a person is stateless or not ultimately ceases to matter as the crackdowns escalate.
—Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But such groupings go only so far before each individual case begins to pull and strain in its particulars.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Commissioner Rob Manfred has confirmed the league has reached agreements in principle with a trio of outlets for what amounts to a three-year stopgap deal, and while the parties continue to work out some nettlesome particulars, the framework of the bridge is fully in view.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Details on the particulars of the city’s agreement with the two men were scarce on Monday night.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
One finishes those books unclear on the particulars but certain that this whole wild world was built to teach us something, which is pretty much the human condition.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The value of art can’t lie only in the particulars of a story, or of characters’ fates.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
With 18 games remaining in the regular season and a division title and playoff seeding in the balance, the particulars don’t matter.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What’s being erased are actual historical facts.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here are the benefits of butternut squash, plus its nutrition facts, risks, and uses.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That means record stores around Indy must balance fans' expectations while contending with companies that hold back release details until the last minute.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, the work continues at the state Capitol in Lansing with many budget details still not made public.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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