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 something
Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
This applies universally to how 40-somethings view 50-somethings; 40-something women mostly covet 50-something men because they’ve been burned by their same-age spouses and want a grown-up.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for something
Noun
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Each of the four objects — the moon, Jupiter, Castor and Pollux — will appear to be about four degrees apart.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Best Amazon Home Deals There are so many great finds in the general home category, like this pretty faux bouquet that’s perfect for fall and this dimmable candle warmer that features a timer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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And there will be a pretty sweet view along with the Tuscan-style cuisine, too, with waterfront vistas stretching across the Bay from the full weatherized and heated patio.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, private and public entities invested nearly $2 billion in quantum startups worldwide, a 50% increase over 2023.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Musk sued Altman and OpenAI last year for breach of contract and has since tried to thwart the company's effort to restructure into a for-profit entity.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In short, The Paper doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its big brother, but that’s just fine with us.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlike ordinary glues, this substance works in wet, salty, and constantly moving conditions, forming a tough bond that resists both pressure and erosion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While the entertainment industry has changed significantly in the last decade in terms of how people find and watch content, including sports, Espinoza said that boxing is undergoing a parallel transition that has made other sports seem relatively stable by comparison.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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But White Bear Lake’s defensive front held up relatively well for much of the night from there, keeping the Bears in the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's a heartbreaking reality witnessed day in, day out at facilities like AGWC Rockin' Rescue.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Just not my cup of tea, or rather only in small doses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But those defenses, more then Vrabel's new unit, were interested in gap control and keeping everything in front of them rather then penetration and creating negative plays.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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