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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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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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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
Offer Meaningful Opportunities Volunteers want two things: communal experiences and to help the organization’s core mission.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
One thing foam does just as well as gel, however, is providing a pressure-relieving surface that can significantly decrease pain around the body.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
If that’s what people want to say, that’s one thing.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Then, on June 12, she was awakened in the middle of the night and told to gather her things.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 15 July 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
One thing foam does just as well as gel, however, is providing a pressure-relieving surface that can significantly decrease pain around the body.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
If that’s what people want to say, that’s one thing.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Then, on June 12, she was awakened in the middle of the night and told to gather her things.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thing
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 July 2025
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Frank Lloyd Wright said that, and some of those loose objects were his own.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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To reason effectively, an AI must grasp the scenario, including relevant entities, relationships, goals and restrictions.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The public response to the Bum Blockade Though some entities, such as the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, supported the Bum Blockade, others questioned the initiative’s constitutionality.—
Olatunji Osho-Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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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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Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman helped the 2025 Sox accomplish that feat yesterday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
Noun
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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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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
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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
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After a reported incident of fan harassment against Reese during the Fever and Sky's first game of the season on May 17, the WNBA launched an investigation into the matter.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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 2 Aug. 2025.
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