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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
Sam Gillette, People.com, 14 June 2025
The companies offered few details on how the golden share would work and what investments would be made.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, released a statement detailing what fueled the altercation, claiming homophobia as the root cause.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Send the details to love@people.com for a chance to be featured in Real-Life Love, People.com's series dedicated to sharing extraordinary connections and heartfelt gestures.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 14 June 2025
The companies offered few details on how the golden share would work and what investments would be made.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Verb
Batts detailed how the park and its murals — which honor the Negro Baseball League and figures like Robinson and Miñoso — serve not just as artistic tributes, but as vital educational tools and points of pride.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, released a statement detailing what fueled the altercation, claiming homophobia as the root cause.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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But one food item stood above the rest and captivated the crowd Saturday, June 7.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The fact that gender-equity claims could be brought against schools that unequally distribute revenue among men and women who play sports does not necessarily mean those cases would succeed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Still, the fact of remembering can sometimes feel more important to Dyer than how events translate.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Job market frustrations are also fueling this feeling of detachment.—
Jason Leverant,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Treatments aim to support new nail growth or treat the cause of the nail's detachment.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The unemployment rate is hovering at just over 4%, and employers have added a solid number of jobs each month.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The front camera did a fine job of taking this selfie of my dog in low light.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Since her death, paparazzi had been stationed outside.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Police cars from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and West Covina and El Monte police departments were stationed in the neighborhood.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The Byrd Rule Thanks to the Byrd Rule, named for the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-W.V.), there are some limits to reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Serena, who was named to Time’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people, is mentioned on X more than 5,000 times per day, according to the social media company.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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While membership fees are not publicly listed for Trump's New Jersey club, the Wall Street Journal has estimated the initiation fee is over $100,000.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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But that morning, border patrol agents were spotted across the street from the Home Depot, gathering around 9 a.m.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Highway patrol video shows damage to the plane’s tail, which appears to have broken off along with other parts of the aircraft.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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