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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Most leading brands offer free delivery and white glove services, which are helpful notes since mattresses are already a pretty expensive purchase.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Yet another suggests hiring more controllers to train and work at understaffed facilities near home, rather than being assigned elsewhere in the country after initial training, as often happens. Follow the money: Higher pay and better scheduling are pretty much universal wants.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s no deadline to claim property once it’s been transferred to the State Controller’s Office by banks, businesses, insurance companies and other entities.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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In Callahan’s view, the pilot program has another flaw: The states and other entities that apply are required to bring up to 20 percent of their project’s costs to the table, a serious obstacle to Native tribes, which, in Callahan’s view, shouldn’t be subject to the matching-funds obligation.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 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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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
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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
Adverb
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But largely, Oscar night was pleasantly familiar, a respite after years of relatively chaotic ceremonies.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
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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The Instagram trend created virality around a lifestyle that just doesn’t speak to the modern reality of mothers who are really making complicated choices around work and family in wanting to preserve their options in the long game of life.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The company has forged ahead with Gemini's expansion in the intervening months, making Assistant's demise rather unsurprising.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Poland isn’t considering a return to universal military service, but rather a reserve system based on the model in Switzerland, where every man is obliged to serve in the armed forces or an alternative civilian service.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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