something

[suhm-thing] / ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ /

NOUN

an unspecified thing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

object thing

WEAK

article being commodity existence existent individual substance

Antonyms

WEAK

nothing

Example Sentences

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"To be able to actually contribute to something like this, it's very exciting," Do said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

And it turns out, 30 straight wins means something.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, the precious metal has offered something that may be even better — a source of liquidity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Recently, however, something unexpected has happened: the splitter has made a roaring comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I force my lips into something that’ll pass as a smile.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam