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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
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Betty Kioko, an institutional affairs adviser at ESO, said the United Nations Outer Space Treaty, signed in 1967, states that the responsibility for space launches is with the nation states where those space objects are registered.
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.
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Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Today, the balance has moved from tangible to intangible objects.
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Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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
The familiar objects around us that are made of matter and energy — people, planets, stars — account for only about 5 percent of what there is.
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Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 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
But putting storage on display in the name of democratizing culture assumes objects’ accessibility is only about space and physical access, and that curatorial interpretation is a screen rather than a bridge to the thing itself.
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Kelly Presutti,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Newsom also objects to the California billionaire tax because the revenues would mainly be used to fund state spending on Medicaid, and not on other needs.
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Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The purpose of any heat shield is to be sure the extreme temperatures that objects hitting Earth’s atmosphere experience don’t harm the crew or cargo inside the vehicle.
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Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Quarantine orders, which can be enforced with fines and prison time, are a rare legal step that can be taken if someone objects to a public health request.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Tracking objects periodically to predict orbits is no longer enough.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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In a bilingual classroom next door to Waits’ class, students made predictions in Spanish on which objects would float or sink — flotar or hundirse — in a bucket of water.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Betty Kioko, an institutional affairs adviser at ESO, said the United Nations Outer Space Treaty, signed in 1967, states that the responsibility for space launches is with the nation states where those space objects are registered.
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.
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Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Today, the balance has moved from tangible to intangible objects.
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Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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
The familiar objects around us that are made of matter and energy — people, planets, stars — account for only about 5 percent of what there is.
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Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
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The North Dakota library is also the place to see iconic Teddy Roosevelt objects.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 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
But putting storage on display in the name of democratizing culture assumes objects’ accessibility is only about space and physical access, and that curatorial interpretation is a screen rather than a bridge to the thing itself.
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Kelly Presutti,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Newsom also objects to the California billionaire tax because the revenues would mainly be used to fund state spending on Medicaid, and not on other needs.
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Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The purpose of any heat shield is to be sure the extreme temperatures that objects hitting Earth’s atmosphere experience don’t harm the crew or cargo inside the vehicle.
—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Quarantine orders, which can be enforced with fines and prison time, are a rare legal step that can be taken if someone objects to a public health request.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Tracking objects periodically to predict orbits is no longer enough.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objects
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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What adds more fuel to this fire is that most financial regulation still operates around the concept of individual legal entities.
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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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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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Protest Passion Project The Climb was first unveiled by Beta Cinema at the European Film Market in February 2022, with Delevingne (Carnival Row) attached as a daredevil climber who protests against oil drilling in the Arctic by ascending The Shard.
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Investigators ask for patience after video sparks protests The police department provided the findings of the investigation to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for an independent review of any criminal violations, Fraser said.
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The 48-year-old Livermore man was charged with grand theft of a skid steer, an excavator, and two trailers for both items, totaling around $128,000, court records show.
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This year's Prime Day event runs through June 26, with discounts available across thousands of back-to-college items.
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In response to the Boyle Heights fire, the South Coast air district deployed a mobile monitoring vehicle to screen for toxic substances in the community near the fire, according to Nahal Mogharabi, a spokesperson for the air district.
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Court documents show prosecutors accused Fontes of rape a victim incapable of giving consent because of the effect of alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
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In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.
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England, meanwhile, needed two goals from Harry Kane in the last 15 minutes to get past the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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If he had been forced to stick with readily available materials, Rashid complains, the deck behind the house would have been green or brown.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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“Objects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objects. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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