as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
I heard something fall off the counter
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
a person of something less than total honesty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for something
Noun
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The different colors of light can help scientists uncover the composition of celestial objects by isolating their chemical compounds.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025 -
Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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For all the debate around what people should eat, one thing pretty much everyone agrees on is that fruits and veggies are good for you.—
Rachel Sugar,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Secret Service would likely have something to say about that, though the Cybertruck does have a pretty tough exterior.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Translated, the more dollars that any entity is expected to collect in the future, the easier that entity will find borrowing.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Some exemptions apply if entities can show a lack of available models.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Kansas City is quite familiar with Tech’s hit song ‘Red Kingdom’ which quickly became the Kansas City Chief’s team anthem, often played at Arrowhead Stadium.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tracey has a caseload of 30 Skid Row-area patients dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues in addition to other health issues.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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In October 2023, California banned four substances — BVO, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye No. 3 — due to links with serious health concerns as cancer, endocrine and reproductive issues, and heart and liver problems.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Finally, compared with the massive bureaucracies of modern governments and corporations, the Vatican is relatively small and not as wealthy as it is often portrayed.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of these is a relatively rosy economic scenario, the other less so, nonetheless, either or both would likely see rate cutting by the FOMC.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That is the Disney version, but the reality was more Brothers Grimm.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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In reality, every era has been defined by its own set of unknowns.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But the win seemed rather improbable just 48 hours ago.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The reverse charge mechanism is not legally dependent on a valid VAT-ID but rather on whether the customer qualifies as a business.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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