something 1 of 2

Definition of somethingnext
as in object
one that has a real and independent existence I heard something fall off the counter

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adverb

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Recent Examples of something
Noun
This applies universally to how 40-somethings view 50-somethings; 40-something women mostly covet 50-something men because they’ve been burned by their same-age spouses and want a grown-up. Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for something
Noun
  • What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • Air traffic control audio from that incident indicated the object appeared to strike the aircraft above the cockpit.
    Bonny Chu , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Adverb
  • Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • In January, Comcast spun off those networks, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network and Golf Channel, to create a new entity called Versant.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • 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.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.
    Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Deuterium is relatively easy to harvest from water, but tritium is trickier.
    David Szondy July 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The reality is that leading men dictate roles and others follow as needed.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • There's still a fair distance between the current realities and a fully hands-off system.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • America's Block Party is not a singular event but rather an umbrella for local events throughout the United States.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026

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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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