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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in fact
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachment
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in to name
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in to list
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detail
Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Hildebrandt then moved into the family’s house in 2022 and took over Shari Franke’s bedroom, where Ruby Franke would often spend nights with her — a transition Shari Franke also recounts in detail in her own memoir, which was published earlier this year.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The report also detailed that a suicide note was found close by and confirmed that his death was a suicide.
—Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The caller, who remained outside while speaking with dispatchers, was unable to provide details about the victims' ages or genders but confirmed there was no movement inside the house.
—Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Hildebrandt then moved into the family’s house in 2022 and took over Shari Franke’s bedroom, where Ruby Franke would often spend nights with her — a transition Shari Franke also recounts in detail in her own memoir, which was published earlier this year.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Royals haven’t detailed what the roster will look like.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The report also detailed that a suicide note was found close by and confirmed that his death was a suicide.
—Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
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She’s since expanded into other jewelry and accessories categories and launched lifestyle items like laptop cases, luggage tags and keychains.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Each set includes a small wide cube, as well as a medium wide, medium slim, and large wide cube to keep your socks and pajamas organized and separated from bulkier items like sweaters.—
Mike Arnot,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
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So bad, in fact, that former players used social media to question whether this group even cares.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
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There’s a really good chance, in fact, that Sasaki ends up being the most efficient free agent to add this winter.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Proponents of a split have said that since the code only specifically requires an election in the case of detachment being initiated by a petition, then an election is not required.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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This sense of detachment can lead to physical tension, mental fatigue, and a lack of fulfillment.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Entry-level jobs have traditionally been jobs that provides on-the-job training rather than requiring extensive prior experience.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Linking the robots was a job of magnets that could rotate to maintain adhesion regardless of their orientation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Deadline cited that the cycling portion of the Olympic Games could be stationed at the beach where the Spirit Awards are usually held.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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His first was as an airborne infantryman with the U.S. Army, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay was named Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast, further cementing his influence beyond sports commentary.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Yolanda’s boyfriend—he is named Laurent, as in the saint of the river—approaches with three egg cups, each containing a soft-boiled egg.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Now, the 2009 Masters champion readies for a return to Augusta National after being officially listed as one of the former champions set to take part.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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China has deployed its coast guard on weekslong patrols inside a border area disputed by South Korea, in what analysts say is a calculated move to gradually normalize effective control and gain leverage over the U.S. ally.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Last week, an Australian maritime patrol plane had a close encounter with a Chinese fighter jet over the South China Sea.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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