objects 1 of 2

noun

Definition of objectsnext
plural of object
1
as in things
something material that can be perceived by the senses I kept tripping over countless little objects scattered about the darkened room

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2
as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence trying to determine whether communication with the dead is an object for study, a hoax, or a figment of the imagination

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3
as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish the object of this course is to teach you algebra

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objects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of object
as in protests
to present an opposing opinion or argument they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
  1. things
  2. entities
  3. items
  4. substances
  5. goals
  6. realities
  7. ideas
  8. objectives
Noun
  • Expected to take a backseat to Detroit and Green Bay in a transition year, Minnesota is in the thick of things with a 13-2 record.
    Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • For entities established on or after September 4, 2024, with deadlines between December 3, 2024, and December 23, 2024, the filing deadline is also extended to January 13, 2025.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of entities
Noun
  • All of the items are made from a mix of recycled wool and polyester.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Typical search warrants include clear parameters of space, time and items to retrieve but excluding the application of legal provisions entirely is unprecedented, experts say.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of items
Noun
  • The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed turbine blades constructed from recycled plant substances using sugars extracted from wood, plant residues, used cooking oil, and agricultural waste.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Others who've tested mushroom edible products have also documented a variety of undisclosed substances, as NPR reported earlier this year.
    Will Stone, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of substances
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  • Williams, 31, managed just four goals in NWSL play, down from eight in 2023, and came off the bench in Gotham’s semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.
    Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of goals
Noun
  • Of course, many companies will stay the course and continue DEI, ESG, HR and CSR efforts that represent decades-long commitments, but others will find new approaches and new language to deal with different political realities and government leaders.
    Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Effective leaders combine current realities with future trends and opportunities, using curiosity and experimentation to drive discovery and innovation.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of realities
Noun
  • Without advice from the United States and its allies, Kyiv has produced unrealistic ideas on ending the war—such as Zelensky’s victory plan announced this fall.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The aim is to launch startups and ideas that transcend conflict by enabling both sides to benefit from each other's expertise.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • This ensures that electronic invoicing processes meet both the common framework's objectives and the localized requirements of individual countries and industries.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • This involves leveraging advanced technologies like AI to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning and sustainability objectives.
    Ashok Viswanathan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of objectives
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