1
as in object
something material that can be perceived by the senses
can you hand me that thing over there?
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2
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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9
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
Fences help quell cemetery misadventures At night, things are generally quiet in the cemeteries, according to Helen Fisicaro, a Colma city council member and former mayor who has lived in town since the 1970s.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Being a father is one of the most important things to him.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
But the one thing that really upsets her on a plane?
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The kind of things that had always worked for Lorne — his wit, his charm — just didn’t land.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Being a father is one of the most important things to him.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
But the one thing that really upsets her on a plane?
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The kind of things that had always worked for Lorne — his wit, his charm — just didn’t land.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While its initial focus was cross-border payments, Zhang said the company’s revenue is now spread over an array of products, with business accounts similar to Mercury comprising 34% of its revenue, spend management 20%, and payments 30%.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The firm collaborates with a talented roster of architects, builders, and artisans to ensure that the finished product meets its high standards.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Starbucks will retain a 40% interest in the joint venture and will continue to own and license the brand and intellectual property to the new entity, the companies said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The port operator isn’t the only entity that believes in the benefits of having global terminal giants like DP World and APM Terminals in charge.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Larson, 33, completed the feat earning the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series title during the final laps of Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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That is because their brightness may be strongly affected by the age of the progenitor stars of these explosive events.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Prince William's biggest event of the year went head-to-head with Prince Harry's support for military veterans during a trip to Canada on Wednesday.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, this approach defeats the primary purpose of insurance, which is to protect against catastrophic costs in the event of an unexpected medical crisis.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grief pressed in, but so did purpose.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To compound matters, West Ham’s forthcoming games against Newcastle United (H), Burnley (H), Bournemouth (A), Liverpool (H), Manchester United (A), Brighton (A), Aston Villa (H) and Manchester City (A).—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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That fingerprint was sufficient enough to qualify for a warrant to search the rest of the Norman home, where tests of the pipes leading out of the washing machine revealed some matter containing Beryl’s DNA.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With Prior at the service line, the Pilots jumped out to a 9-0 lead behind two Prior aces, a kill and two stuff blocks from Delilah Wilson and Talia Butler’s two kills and a stuff block in set two.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This was clown stuff in a city where, per a 2024 report, someone earning the average salary ($88,647) could afford only 5 percent of rentals on the market after factoring in upfront costs such as broker’s fees and security deposits.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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