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
But as a wise man once said, profit is the price of admission to the future (except for entities with the power to tax).
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Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Calling out corporate entities and concentration of power as enemies also appears to be a winning strategy for Democrats in their messaging tactics.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
The two entities are separate and distinct.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
All of those entities have been basically disbanded.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Between the three lawsuits those being sued are Stetson Square Condominium Unit Owners Association, Eclipse, Neyer, property owners Hezekiel and Saba Eskender, as well as multiple unidentified individuals or entities responsible for the maintenance and repair of the balcony.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Level Up also received $51,500 in contributions from corporate entities that are prohibited from giving directly to candidates for federal office.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
But Nexstar needs waiver from the FCC, given a current ownership cap that limits entities from amassing stations that cover more than 39% of the country.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Much of the tribe’s revenues are used to pay for these services and infrastructure on the reservation, as well as the repurchasing of land on the reservation that was lost to non-tribal entities during the era of allotment from the late 1800s until about the mid-1900s.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Calling out corporate entities and concentration of power as enemies also appears to be a winning strategy for Democrats in their messaging tactics.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
The two entities are separate and distinct.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
All of those entities have been basically disbanded.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Between the three lawsuits those being sued are Stetson Square Condominium Unit Owners Association, Eclipse, Neyer, property owners Hezekiel and Saba Eskender, as well as multiple unidentified individuals or entities responsible for the maintenance and repair of the balcony.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Level Up also received $51,500 in contributions from corporate entities that are prohibited from giving directly to candidates for federal office.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
But Nexstar needs waiver from the FCC, given a current ownership cap that limits entities from amassing stations that cover more than 39% of the country.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Much of the tribe’s revenues are used to pay for these services and infrastructure on the reservation, as well as the repurchasing of land on the reservation that was lost to non-tribal entities during the era of allotment from the late 1800s until about the mid-1900s.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entities
Noun
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Studies also suggest that the males of this rare freshwater species show off to potential partners by carrying objects like sticks and clumps of grass in their mouth.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fact-check things on social media before reposting them, using sources that provide links to original documents.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The document states that similar incidents involving toxic substances in domestic settings have been reported in other states, underscoring persistent public safety risks and challenges for first responders.—
Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fights Inflammation and Arthritis Pain Cherry juice is packed with antioxidants, substances that combat cell damage in your body.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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His incorrect assertion that NATO allies had not served on Afghanistan's front lines, later walked back, reinforced a broader perception that times and realities had shifted.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nestled in the marshlands of Habersham, a waterfront community in Beaufort, South Carolina, this island cottage was designed with life’s realities in mind.—
Mina Loudermilk,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), investigators have opened more than 3,800 treason investigations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, with more than 1,200 individuals already found guilty and sentenced.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Entities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entities. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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