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thing

[thing] / θɪŋ /
NOUN
something felt, seen, perceived
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anything business concept concern element everything fact information item material matter object part person phenomenon piece point situation stuff subject word
STRONG
affair apparatus article being body circumstance commodity configuration contrivance corporeality creature device entity existence figure form gadget goods implement individual instrument machine materiality means mechanism portion shape substance tool
WEAK
existent jawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nothing whole
STRONG
concept disorganization
NOUN
act, event
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment action doing event happening job phenomenon task work
STRONG
circumstance deed duty episode eventuality exploit feat incident movement obligation occasion occurrence proceeding stunt
NOUN
aspect, characteristic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detail element factor feature item point quality thought
STRONG
article attribute facet particular property statement trait
NOUN
idea, obsession
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude thought
STRONG
craze fad fetish fixation hang-up impression mania notion opinion phobia preoccupation quirk
WEAK
bee in bonnet idée fixe
Antonyms
WEAK
dislike hate hatred

Example Sentences

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“Maintaining the policy rate today where it is was the right thing to do for today,” Macklem said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Jokes and memes are one thing, but it’s getting excessive. It’s too much.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"While many of you may view this indictment and view this matter as a simple investigation, it is the farthest thing from that," FBI Director Kash Patel said at a press conference.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The company said the same thing in February.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

I knew I should tighten my sad, limp ponytail and move on with my life, but the thing was, Sela’s hair supremacy was a new thing.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith