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as in item
something material that can be perceived by the senses
I kept tripping over countless little objects scattered about the darkened room
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as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
trying to determine whether communication with the dead is an object for study, a hoax, or a figment of the imagination
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as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the object of this course is to teach you algebra
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as in to protest
to present an opposing opinion or argument
they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid
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Recent Examples of object
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Of the eighteen items recently returned by Switzerland, fourteen came from the Ethnographic Museum, while the latter two museums each returned two objects.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The depth and detail will enable astronomers to chart new planets, new asteroids, new galaxies and other, rarer objects.
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Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
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Noun
This means a child should be able to count a set of 10 or 15 tokens or blocks, recognize numerals up to 10 and match a set of objects with the correct numeral.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Of the eighteen items recently returned by Switzerland, fourteen came from the Ethnographic Museum, while the latter two museums each returned two objects.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
Verb
Some archaeologists continue to object to repatriation, arguing that study of indigenous human remains is appropriate.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The depth and detail will enable astronomers to chart new planets, new asteroids, new galaxies and other, rarer objects.
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Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for object
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
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Guests won't have the luxury of bringing certain comfort items, either.
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In January, Comcast spun off those networks, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network and Golf Channel, to create a new entity called Versant.
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According to the president’s latest financial disclosure, his entities DT Marks Defi and DT Marks SC realized nearly $263 million in net proceeds from the sale.
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There were other reminders as well, some less subtle than others, of the true purpose of Congress.
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The additional time and expense are among the reasons state workers have protested the change.
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Before he was sentenced, Guo protested his treatment in jail, saying he was taken to the hospital early Monday.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.
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Watson will also have to stay away from the victim — and record a video about the harm of substance abuse and the importance of mental health treatment.
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Balogun matched Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup, behind only Bert Patenaude's four in the initial tournament in 1930.
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Controversial red card looms large The story of the game to that point was Folarin Balogun, who scored a goal in the 45th minute and then was given a controversial red card in the second half.
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Even Hakimi didn't complain, instead giving van de Ven a dap of respect.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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“Object.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/object. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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