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as in object
something material that can be perceived by the senses
can you hand me that thing over there?
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as in product
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
just the latest thing from her fertile imagination
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as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
the thing to which the subject of the sentence refers
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as in feat
something done by someone
one of the things you can do is to help me clean up
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as in event
something that happens
the accident was just one of those things that can happen anywhere
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as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the important thing is that we get the project back on schedule
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
I have lots of things to do this afternoon
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as in stuff
things plural
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
math just isn't my thing
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as in person
a member of the human race
you poor thing, you must be exhausted
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Recent Examples of thing
The two of them were noble successors to Kobe Bryant as the faces of the league, and the TV ratings and attention each garnered were the best thing the NBA had going for it for almost a decade.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 June 2025
But there are two big things that the Iranians are going to have to choose from here.
—ABC News, 22 June 2025
There are big notes of sweet fruit, caramelized brown sugar, black pepper, rum raisin, and cinnamon leading things off over a faint wisp of smoldering campfire which lies just underneath.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 June 2025
Real Madrid is closing in on Argentina’s next big thing
As reported by various outlets, Real Madrid is closing in on Mastantuono after sending a delegation to Buenos Aires last week.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 June 2025
But there are two big things that the Iranians are going to have to choose from here.
—ABC News, 22 June 2025
There are big notes of sweet fruit, caramelized brown sugar, black pepper, rum raisin, and cinnamon leading things off over a faint wisp of smoldering campfire which lies just underneath.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 June 2025
Real Madrid is closing in on Argentina’s next big thing
As reported by various outlets, Real Madrid is closing in on Mastantuono after sending a delegation to Buenos Aires last week.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
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Police officials said force was used only after a group of agitators began pelting officers with bottles, fireworks and other objects.—
Karim Doumar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Earlier, around 1900, Max Planck had proposed a law for how much light of each color a hot object emits.—
Matt von Hippel,
Quanta Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Meanwhile, outdoor markets serve as platforms for public engagement, featuring immersive IP experiences and cultural products.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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Before launching plastic-free cleaning products company Blueland in 2019—backed by Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake—Sarah Paiji Yoo lived a zero-waste lifestyle.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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The only two other entities with access to the BAM compound within the surrounding counties were Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service, officials said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The injunctions prohibited the Trump administration from applying the executive order to any individual or entity.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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But being an innovator on the long run — and therefore one of WWD’s Originals — is no mean feat, particularly in the early days.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Making the jump to a double-digit billionaire is no easy feat.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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His mother Scarlett and brother Lance flew in for the event to watch Wactor on screen one more time.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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If there was any doubt that Cooper Flagg would be the first player selected in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, it was dispelled within minutes of the event kicking off.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The purpose of the grants is to address the climate crisis and various environmental harms at the local level.—
Tracy J. Wholf
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Given the nation's alarming security threat, the FBI is planning to reallocate potentially thousands of FBI agents away from immigration enforcement work to focus on cyber threats and counterterrorism efforts, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News on Tuesday.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Crisis Text Line’s services are not limited to matters of self-harm or suicide.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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Moving is consistently considered one of the most stressful life events, and a lot of this has to do with the sheer amount of stuff involved.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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There would be nightclub stuff happening in the evenings.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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