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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Noun
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025 -
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Bane seems to be pretty excited about the opportunity to join the Magic going forward.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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While older bourbon isn’t always great bourbon, some of the most highly sought after bottles have pretty lengthy age statements—Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20, and 23, for example.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Another area to consider is incorporation, which is the process of making your business a distinct legal entity.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The continued transformation of traditional media companies into streaming-first entities has been another important trend, according to Fuhrer.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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And perhaps most poignantly, both lost the thread -- Brian to the isolation of his mind, Sly to the labyrinth of his vices and fame -- but neither ever quite let go of the spool.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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While that is quite close to the FOMC’s target, it was dragged down by a decline in energy prices.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Evacuations prompted The blaze prompted several evacuations, including Shamong's Costello Preparatory Academy, a state-run community home for males with a history of substance abuse.—
Jim Walsh,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The terminations include at least 160 clinical trials involving areas such as HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, cancer, substance use, and chronic diseases.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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The concern level is relatively low at the moment, but Kranick had Tommy John surgery in 2022, so the Mets are exercising caution.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Under the right conditions in your home, a few rodents can become a lot of rodents in a relatively short time, says Owen.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Noun
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How that will all work out in reality is still being determined.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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MrBeast’s reality game show broke viewership records on Amazon.—
Forbes Video,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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Lapointe doesn't think that's to do with age, but rather the culture of social media and the idea of capturing memories to watch back later.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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For the author, what may sound at first blush like a macho story of man conquering nature is not so much about a feat of endurance, but rather about community.—
Taylor Haney,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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