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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
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
These more modern firearms became not only practical tools of war, crime or self-defense but symbolic objects in their own right.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
According to the report, the agency’s sensors could be supplemented with crowdsourced data from apps; one example is Enigma, which uses algorithms to rate the credibility of people’s sightings and triangulate objects using video recordings.
—Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says only the island's people can decide their future.
—Karen Lema, Reuters, 28 Aug. 2025
At this very early stage of the lunar cycle, the moon lingers low on the horizon and sets soon after sunset, so observers have less than an hour to enjoy the view before both objects sink into the twilight haze.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Tournament director Stacey Allaster objects to that sort of characterization.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Tournament director Stacey Allaster objects to that sort of characterization.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Robert Montana, who chairs the College Area Community Planning Group, objects to the plan’s calls for higher housing density.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
Attacks on such civilian objects as schools also dramatically increased the vulnerability of children.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
These more modern firearms became not only practical tools of war, crime or self-defense but symbolic objects in their own right.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
According to the report, the agency’s sensors could be supplemented with crowdsourced data from apps; one example is Enigma, which uses algorithms to rate the credibility of people’s sightings and triangulate objects using video recordings.
—Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Earlier this year, researchers used the space telescope to classify the colors of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) — objects beyond the orbit of the eighth planet — in the outer solar system.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says only the island's people can decide their future.
—Karen Lema, Reuters, 28 Aug. 2025
At this very early stage of the lunar cycle, the moon lingers low on the horizon and sets soon after sunset, so observers have less than an hour to enjoy the view before both objects sink into the twilight haze.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Tournament director Stacey Allaster objects to that sort of characterization.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Tournament director Stacey Allaster objects to that sort of characterization.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Robert Montana, who chairs the College Area Community Planning Group, objects to the plan’s calls for higher housing density.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, private and public entities invested nearly $2 billion in quantum startups worldwide, a 50% increase over 2023.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the shadowy entities that created him aren’t satisfied to leave him in peace.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Convention center protests Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida staged several high-profile, pro-Palestine protests in Miami Beach over the past two years, drawing scrutiny from Meiner and several commissioners.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The brands dropped several seasonal collections featuring popular items like the Biggest Jean Jacket and trendy vests and bra tops.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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For fall, that means ensuring I am set on layering pieces like T-shirts and sweaters as well as everyday items like jeans, sweatshirts, and joggers.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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After Sheen started misusing substances, Cryer noticed Sheen’s razor-sharp performance slipping on the CBS comedy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of inhaling just burning vegetation, wildland firefighters are increasingly exposed to hazardous and carcinogenic substances, Rahn said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her exit leaves questions about the city's path forward on pressing climate goals.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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