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as in things
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 entities
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 purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the object of this course is to teach you algebra
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as in protests
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 objects
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Later on, as some of the brightest extended objects visible with even the most primitive of telescopes, planetary nebulae are numerous and prominent in the catalogues of astronomers, with the first ones spotted way back in the 1700s.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
For the entire 15-minute show, they’ve been contorted into pieces of furniture Lawson fabricated, pieces befitting something between an asylum and BDSM dungeon, and reminiscent of Allen Jones’s 1960s Pop sculpture series, which depicts fiberglass women in fetishware as home objects.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Security footage shown at trial was presented by Baker, who pointed out that the defendants covered cameras with various materials and stacked bulky objects and furniture to block doors.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Decorative accents like pottery, tabletop objects, and sculptural decor add personality and a sense of craftsmanship without overwhelming a space, helping rooms feel personal and thoughtfully assembled.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
These steps have led to us seeing not merely our world, but also, by extension, objects well beyond our world, in greater detail than would have been possible without gathering sufficient amounts of light across multiple wavelengths.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
The other depicts a series of scenes featuring various people and objects treading water amidst flaming wreckage.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Israel’s government objects to a White House executive committee overseeing Gaza’s next steps, saying it wasn’t coordinated and contradicts Israeli policy.
—Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
In a dispute that is now in arbitration, the FEC objects to its plans to create a South Florida commuter service in concert with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
For a more permanent setup, mounting it on the ceiling keeps the projector out of the way and minimizes the risk of people, pets, or objects impeding the projection.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
With the broader spectrum in view, astronomers can see objects in the sky that are much colder than stars, but also objects that are far hotter.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
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
Later on, as some of the brightest extended objects visible with even the most primitive of telescopes, planetary nebulae are numerous and prominent in the catalogues of astronomers, with the first ones spotted way back in the 1700s.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
For the entire 15-minute show, they’ve been contorted into pieces of furniture Lawson fabricated, pieces befitting something between an asylum and BDSM dungeon, and reminiscent of Allen Jones’s 1960s Pop sculpture series, which depicts fiberglass women in fetishware as home objects.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Security footage shown at trial was presented by Baker, who pointed out that the defendants covered cameras with various materials and stacked bulky objects and furniture to block doors.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Decorative accents like pottery, tabletop objects, and sculptural decor add personality and a sense of craftsmanship without overwhelming a space, helping rooms feel personal and thoughtfully assembled.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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These objects’ whole shtick, after all, is gobbling up stuff, so two of them trying to eat each other feels inevitable.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
These steps have led to us seeing not merely our world, but also, by extension, objects well beyond our world, in greater detail than would have been possible without gathering sufficient amounts of light across multiple wavelengths.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
The other depicts a series of scenes featuring various people and objects treading water amidst flaming wreckage.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Israel’s government objects to a White House executive committee overseeing Gaza’s next steps, saying it wasn’t coordinated and contradicts Israeli policy.
—Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
In a dispute that is now in arbitration, the FEC objects to its plans to create a South Florida commuter service in concert with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
For a more permanent setup, mounting it on the ceiling keeps the projector out of the way and minimizes the risk of people, pets, or objects impeding the projection.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
With the broader spectrum in view, astronomers can see objects in the sky that are much colder than stars, but also objects that are far hotter.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
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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
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But as a wise man once said, profit is the price of admission to the future (except for entities with the power to tax).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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Trevor protests the corridors ahead are filled with guards, motion sensors, and biometric security—but Simon has figured another way out.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Iran protests spark reaction abroad Videos of demonstrations have stopped coming out of Iran, likely signaling the slowdown of their pace under the heavy security force presence in major cities.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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That means eating pasta, spaghetti sauce, sweet potatoes, frozen fruit and yogurt, while forgoing items like clementines and fresh vegetables.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kane often complains on social media that state gaming laws were constructed with traditional sportsbooks in mind, a process that failed to conceptualize exchanges.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Other conversations sound quaint, like one where a bot complains about its human, while some are bizarre, such as one from a bot that claims to have a sister.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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