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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in fact
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachment
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in to name
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in to list
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detail
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The violations, detailed in an inspection report released to CBS News in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, were seen during an inspection of a food production facility in Colorado run by Taylor Farms.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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As for her future with AEW, sources suggest Offerman could be taking on more responsibilities in the company, though no concrete details have emerged about what that might entail.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Starting next year, operators could face a $900-per-metric-ton fee for methane emissions exceeding statutory limits detailed in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The violations, detailed in an inspection report released to CBS News in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, were seen during an inspection of a food production facility in Colorado run by Taylor Farms.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
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Luckily, the item topping the charts of Travel + Leisure’s best overall carry-on luggage, the Samsonite Freeform Carry-on Spinner, is currently on sale.Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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Iced Lemon Loaf — a returning item topped with sweet lemon icing and packaged for on-the-go convenience.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2025
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But the simple fact is that performers from Africa are too often painted with too broad a brush.Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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The fact that its eyes frequently appear to dart side-to-side and drift off-focus doesn’t help matters, either.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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That means, especially, maintaining our detachment of forces in eastern Syria.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, detachment, and feelings of ineffectiveness.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors allege that ComEd and AT&T Illinois gave out no-work or little-work jobs and contract work to those loyal to Madigan to get legislation passed that would benefit them in Springfield.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
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Other volunteers set up in the job center’s parking lot to divide donations into care packages of food, toiletries, water and clothing.Yvonne Condes, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Keith Mines, a 32-year veteran of the departments of State and Defense, working from Mexico to the Middle East, recalled being stationed at Ft.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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This is the second time since early December last year that the U.S. military has stationed two Cobra Ball aircraft at Kadena.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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But, in 2022, a Democratic challenger named Adam Frisch decided to run as a moderate, basing his campaign on the notion that Boebert was neglecting her constituents.Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Maltese dog, named Charly, was captured stealing his owner's sunbathing spot, by parking himself firmly on her beach towel.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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And each year is a different ballot with different names, but the same limit of 10 choices among those listed.Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Individuals who experienced a business loss, property damage and economic loss, may qualify for assistance via the U.S. Small Business Administration, or other agencies listed on FEMA’s website.Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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When a deputy arrived, one of the bears tried to climb into her patrol vehicle.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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More spikes were set up, and Cramer swerved and then crashed head-on into Martin’s patrol vehicle and launched him about 100 feet, authorities said.Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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