thing

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thing As long as these self-promoting cads are in charge, things can only get worse. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025 The more Jeanne relies on the authorities, the more complicated things get if and when Suzanne resurfaces. Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025 The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025 The downside is that each method has a potential reaction from the AGI or ASI that could turn things ugly. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for thing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
  • That’s much larger than the two previous interstellar objects, ‘Oumuamua in 2017 and comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • My life is my people, the gentle hills of the Marche region, and the objects that hold and transmit emotions.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The content and opinions expressed are solely those of the entities mentioned and/or quoted in this article and do not represent those of the publication.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
  • How will Hamas and other resistance factions act if a Palestinian, Arab, or international entity is entrusted with governing Gaza?
    Daoud Kuttab, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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  • Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman helped the 2025 Sox accomplish that feat yesterday.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
  • The party managed this feat by linking economic and moral arguments, establishing a broad coalition against slavery.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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  • At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.
    Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 21 July 2025
  • Some major roads in Chicago were suddenly under water when a 1,000-year rainfall event struck in early July.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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  • Legally, the Department of Defense can make military bases available to any federal, state or local law enforcement officials for law enforcement purposes, according to the National Immigration Law Center.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
  • In addition to being easier to use, steamers can serve a dual purpose; the steam acts as a natural deodorizer, eliminating not only wrinkles but also odor-causing bacteria.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
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  • The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and will have additional details to share very shortly.
    Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
  • The soil should be rich in organic matter and well-draining.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 July 2025
  • That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025

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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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