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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
Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Hildebrandt then moved into the family’s house in 2022 and took over Shari Franke’s bedroom, where Ruby Franke would often spend nights with her — a transition Shari Franke also recounts in detail in her own memoir, which was published earlier this year.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The report also detailed that a suicide note was found close by and confirmed that his death was a suicide.
—Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The caller, who remained outside while speaking with dispatchers, was unable to provide details about the victims' ages or genders but confirmed there was no movement inside the house.
—Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Hildebrandt then moved into the family’s house in 2022 and took over Shari Franke’s bedroom, where Ruby Franke would often spend nights with her — a transition Shari Franke also recounts in detail in her own memoir, which was published earlier this year.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Royals haven’t detailed what the roster will look like.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The report also detailed that a suicide note was found close by and confirmed that his death was a suicide.
—Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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There was looting of office items ranging from computer monitors to art that hung on the walls to relics of the company’s storied past such as awards, while employees hustled to retrieve their personal belongings.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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The bag’s practical design has an interior center pocket divider with a zipper closure and one interior slip pocket to organize my items while keeping them safe.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In fact, Trump mentioned Biden 13 times in the speech.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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In fact, in 2014 the Cleveland Clinic opened the first functional medicine practice at any US academic medical center, the Center for Functional Medicine, where Dr. Carter is the medical director.—
Sarah Klein,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Paradoxically, the digital revolution has fostered a culture of detachment.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The numb detachment scrawled across Sofia’s face points to her resentment at having to put her life on hold while tending to the endless needs of her demanding mother, who uses a wheelchair but has been known to walk on rare occasions.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Entry-level jobs have traditionally been jobs that provides on-the-job training rather than requiring extensive prior experience.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Linking the robots was a job of magnets that could rotate to maintain adhesion regardless of their orientation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Deadline cited that the cycling portion of the Olympic Games could be stationed at the beach where the Spirit Awards are usually held.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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His first was as an airborne infantryman with the U.S. Army, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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In his 13 seasons, David has been named first-team All-Pro in 2013, second-team All-Pro in the 2016 and 2020 seasons and a Pro Bowler in 2015.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Graham will kick off a book tour in Charleston March 13 at the library branch named for his late sister.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, the 2009 Masters champion readies for a return to Augusta National after being officially listed as one of the former champions set to take part.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The highway patrol advises drivers to take it slow and avoid or delay travel if possible Wednesday.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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Highway patrol officials identified the driver as Gilder.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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