1
as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital
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2
as in facts
a single piece of information
everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger
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Recent Examples of particulars
Some council members last month said Bowie’s proposal did not adhere to the typical process for defining debt owed to the city as uncollectable, and asked for more time to consider the particulars or find an alternate route to the same relief.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
While the particulars of what any widow faces financially depend on the specifics of their situation, there are a couple of things most widows will face, whether or not there are significant assets.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Many who call Paton a close friend do not attempt to explain his steadiness via the particulars of roster management or cap analysis.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
But some contractors took issue with the particulars of the bill.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
The very legitimacy of deriving general principles from the particulars of experience can never be established from experience without already having the principle in hand.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
This is, to a degree, because of the particulars of the case.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
That pivotal play is broken down by a variety of particulars on both sides.
—Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
While the particulars of what any widow faces financially depend on the specifics of their situation, there are a couple of things most widows will face, whether or not there are significant assets.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Many who call Paton a close friend do not attempt to explain his steadiness via the particulars of roster management or cap analysis.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
But some contractors took issue with the particulars of the bill.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
The very legitimacy of deriving general principles from the particulars of experience can never be established from experience without already having the principle in hand.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
This is, to a degree, because of the particulars of the case.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
That pivotal play is broken down by a variety of particulars on both sides.
—Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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Poulette’s new digs — complete with a bigger kitchen, larger walk-in cooler and upgraded ovens — will enable the business to increase production of its staples, such as macarons, as well as add new items to the menu.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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That office belongs to Centurion Superior Medical LLC, one of two medical supply companies tied to Nika Machutadze, a Russian citizen accused of rapidly submitting high‑volume Medicare claims for items patients never ordered or received.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, Michaud's lawyer and the prosecutor agreed to a summary of the facts in the case, according to the Banner.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of the bare facts, feel free to parade around in your birthday suit.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That changes things up for Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Additional details were not available.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 43 mm models, either done up in steel and platinum or full platinum (limited to just 75 pieces), combine all those aviation details on its signature chronograph with an automatic perpetual calendar, in what the brand calls the most advanced movement to ever be housed in a Navitimer.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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