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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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026
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, 15 May 2026
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Those who look up that night have not only a chance at seeing Venus – one of the brightest objects in the sky, after the sun – but a crescent moon that is just bright enough to be seen without stealing the show.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre has long treated its clocks not only as functional design objects, but also as creative laboratories.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The Pentagon is starting to release files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), or unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
That’s not the only instance of erratically moving objects cited in the document release.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Unfortunately, any of the giant armada of smaller objects tens of meters wide is still large enough to annihilate Beijing, Lagos, or New York – objects such as the one that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013 – and those are far harder to detect.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Traditional robots have struggled in unpredictable settings where objects move, people walk through work zones and conditions change quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Saar’s leather pieces, featured prominently throughout the show, are another example of how in her hands, everyday objects extend beyond any limitations, feeling more like collage than anything else.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
One die lists objects, another materials, and another properties.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The hospital association still objects to the part of the bill that would require the private guardian to meet with the hospital patient prior to accepting the appointment, citing concerns that such a requirement may slow the process as well as timing issues concerning medical consent.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
What Miss Manners objects to in party invitations is the deception.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
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, 15 May 2026
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Those who look up that night have not only a chance at seeing Venus – one of the brightest objects in the sky, after the sun – but a crescent moon that is just bright enough to be seen without stealing the show.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre has long treated its clocks not only as functional design objects, but also as creative laboratories.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The Pentagon is starting to release files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), or unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
That’s not the only instance of erratically moving objects cited in the document release.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
In this strange new world – where everyday objects loom like mountains – the tiny trio must stick together to survive, navigating water towers, sewer mazes and unpredictable robot cleaners.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Unfortunately, any of the giant armada of smaller objects tens of meters wide is still large enough to annihilate Beijing, Lagos, or New York – objects such as the one that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013 – and those are far harder to detect.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Traditional robots have struggled in unpredictable settings where objects move, people walk through work zones and conditions change quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Saar’s leather pieces, featured prominently throughout the show, are another example of how in her hands, everyday objects extend beyond any limitations, feeling more like collage than anything else.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
One die lists objects, another materials, and another properties.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The hospital association still objects to the part of the bill that would require the private guardian to meet with the hospital patient prior to accepting the appointment, citing concerns that such a requirement may slow the process as well as timing issues concerning medical consent.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
What Miss Manners objects to in party invitations is the deception.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
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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
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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.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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As the February deadline approached, Epstein’s entities had not finished leaving the bank.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Woman, Life, Freedom protests The 2020 election of Joe Biden led to tentative efforts to restore the JCPOA, but any progress made was squashed by the 2021 election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as president of Iran.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Mar. 2026
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Then that correction gets a correction from Andy, who protests that Lisa was really only a villain her last year of Housewives.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The food service area’s handwash sink didn’t have a splash guard preventing water, soap and whatever’s been washed off dirty hands from splashing on a blender and single use items.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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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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Savings goals – Emergency fund, retirement, or a cushion for repairs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Never says a word, never complains about it, right?—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Anushka complains about the agreement that asks users to accept 97 pages of terms and conditions in 7-point font, but these guys don’t even see themselves as car manufacturers.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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