as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
I heard something fall off the counter
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
a person of something less than total honesty
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Noun
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Air traffic control audio from that incident indicated the object appeared to strike the aircraft above the cockpit.
Adverb
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Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.
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Some of those old sites may be updated with NDS’s signature flair, but the ones that don’t look as pretty remain the primary resource for Americans seeking government information or assistance online.
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In January, Comcast spun off those networks, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network and Golf Channel, to create a new entity called Versant.
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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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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
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Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.
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Watson will also have to stay away from the victim — and record a video about the harm of substance abuse and the importance of mental health treatment.
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in such states as Minnesota, Utah and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that are relatively manageable.
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India is seen as a laggard in the global AI race, but having the world’s second-largest workforce and relatively low labor costs has led to a boom in companies collecting data to train robots.
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However, Croatia and Austria serve as worthy opening round tests before that matchup can become reality.
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Your clear sense of direction can help bring a vision into reality.
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America's Block Party is not a singular event but rather an umbrella for local events throughout the United States.
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Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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