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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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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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The food service area’s handwash sink didn’t have a splash guard preventing water, soap and whatever’s been washed off dirty hands from splashing on a blender and single use items.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The declaration also highlights the need to report facts, not suppress or falsify information, and avoid discrimination, bribery, and calumny.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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With exact details of a potential tax suspension still up in the air, the future is hard to predict.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Additional details, including the company’s leadership team and initial slate, will be announced in the coming months.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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