as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
I heard something fall off the counter
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
a person of something less than total honesty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for something
Noun
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Another spectator was reportedly hit by the object.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
The illusion comes from how our brains interpret visual cues, especially when comparing the moon to nearby objects like trees or buildings.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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But the Panthers’ defense looked pretty strong against the run.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The tornado later was determined to be at least an EF-3, pretty strong, a killer.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Orange County isn’t the only entity benefitting from the popularity of Universal’s fourth theme park, which has been six years in the making.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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That speculation quickly gained traction after the federal government stripped funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting last month — the CPB being the entity that funnels federal money to NPR and PBS stations nationwide.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Tanner, who is quite religious, was doing the latter.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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YouTube What To Know On Wednesday, Swift quite literally broke the internet when her New Heights interview was released.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mike’s mental health struggles, and potentially his substance abuse, have contributed to a narrative that’s isolating him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Ether has been trading within a relatively modest range recently, fluctuating between $3,300 and $3,800 in August following a big month where notable government developments helped boost regulatory clarity for the crypto space.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, using a relatively small 93 kWh battery does inevitably reduce the Evija’s range.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On air from 2004 to 2016—and again in 2020—the show often pushed contestants to their limits with extreme exercise stunts designed to create drama for a reality TV audience.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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With a background as a US Congressman, reality TV star, and television commentator, Duffy did not come to the position with a deep well of knowledge about spaceflight.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Brawner was issued $85,000 and $50,000 fines, paying back $130,000. Of those funds, $117,000 served as restitution and went back to the food bank, or rather the new food bank, Feed Sumner.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
5 Aug. 2025
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Texas Republicans argue that this is not about race but rather about political parties.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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