Q: Does the word "thing" mean the same thing in "She has a thing about him." and "He has a thing about seafood."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "accent" mean the same thing in "The name Cezanne is written with an acute accent." and "The room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "influence" mean the same thing in "Used her parents' influence to get the job." and "She was the most important influence in my life."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "attitude" mean the same thing in "The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude." and "He assumed an attitude of surrender."?

A:
the same meaning