as in objects
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity
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Recent Examples of entities
The 2016 act authorizes the president to impose economic sanctions and visa bans on foreign individuals or entities worldwide responsible for gross human rights abuses or significant corruption.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
As the February deadline approached, Epstein’s entities had not finished leaving the bank.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The White House recommends 2035 as the year entities should aim to have adopted post-quantum cryptography, Moody said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Emerging protocols such as those developed by the FIDO alliance in partnership with entities such as Google and Mastercard will determine not just how agents are secured, but how much autonomous action organizations are willing to sanction at scale.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The lawsuit names the city of Boise, the Boise Fire Department, and also contains unnamed entities or people as defendants, including John and Jane Does.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
The story of girl group Huntrix protecting the world from supernatural entities is a whirlwind of great tunes, killer choreography, and exciting fight scenes, and it's been watched over 500 million times.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
As Sportico explained, class counsel Steve Berman and Jeffrey Kessler assert multimedia rights companies including Learfield, Playfly Sports and JMI Sports—and third-party brand sponsors including banks, apparel companies, airlines and car dealerships—aren’t associated entities.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
The two entities are expected to cover the cost of the homes, about $146,000 each.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
As the February deadline approached, Epstein’s entities had not finished leaving the bank.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The White House recommends 2035 as the year entities should aim to have adopted post-quantum cryptography, Moody said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Emerging protocols such as those developed by the FIDO alliance in partnership with entities such as Google and Mastercard will determine not just how agents are secured, but how much autonomous action organizations are willing to sanction at scale.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The lawsuit names the city of Boise, the Boise Fire Department, and also contains unnamed entities or people as defendants, including John and Jane Does.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
The story of girl group Huntrix protecting the world from supernatural entities is a whirlwind of great tunes, killer choreography, and exciting fight scenes, and it's been watched over 500 million times.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
As Sportico explained, class counsel Steve Berman and Jeffrey Kessler assert multimedia rights companies including Learfield, Playfly Sports and JMI Sports—and third-party brand sponsors including banks, apparel companies, airlines and car dealerships—aren’t associated entities.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
The two entities are expected to cover the cost of the homes, about $146,000 each.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entities
Noun
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As a first-time smart telescope user, I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer number of objects available in the Vaonis' Singularity app — galaxies, nebulas and star clusters all just a tap away.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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It’s traditionally been difficult to catch such speedy travelers, at least without a survey that can pick out very faint objects at a rapid pace.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Fentanyl test strips, which are decriminalized in Florida, have also helped residents avoid using substances tainted with fentanyl.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Most substances of abuse—from cocaine to alcohol—lead to a surge of dopamine in the basal ganglia when these drugs are initially encountered and their stimulating effects are not predictable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Like its gruesome predecessors, his latest full-length work features adorably designed anthropomorphic animals (and mushrooms) navigating bleak realities and confronting existentialist concerns.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The book explores codependency, mental health and the realities of sustaining love under pressure.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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According to data from FertilityIQ, an educational platform for individuals and couples navigating infertility and family building, the average cost of IVF treatment and medication is more than $20,000.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Entities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entities. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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