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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies
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Recent Examples of commodity
Citadel now employs around 500 in Miami; the crew includes such top brass as Zhao and Jim Esposito, respectively CEO and president of Citadel Securities; Sebastian Barrack, who for a decade has run the commodities trading franchise; and Griffin himself.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
While America, the world’s largest oil producer, gets relatively little crude from the Middle East, prices are set in a global commodity market.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Longer term, shifting trade routes for oil, gas, and other commodities will require pipelines.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
While America, the world’s largest oil producer, gets relatively little crude from the Middle East, prices are set in a global commodity market.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Longer term, shifting trade routes for oil, gas, and other commodities will require pipelines.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
Noun
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Jupiter-esque planet known as TOI-5205 b is the first exoplanet of its kind with an atmosphere containing far fewer heavy elements than similarly sized objects, as well as its own red dwarf star.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a matter of a few years this former peddler had opened a store upriver in Donaldsonville, first in his house and then in the town square, and was advertising goods for sale that came from as far away as Cincinnati and New York.—
Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts say gas price hikes infuriate Americans more than most other goods.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reagan National Airport’s trademark, for example, is owned by the public entity that operates the airport — not a private company.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes proposed an agreement that asked the city manager to explore partnering with public entities on how to use closed school campuses and other unused public properties.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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Anticipating global shortages, both Russia and China have already instituted export bans of certain fertilizers to help ensure ample domestic supplies.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Would there be some export-control issue?—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Lappen oversaw the county's Behavioral Health Services division, which works with people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Global oil supply has reduced by 13%, according to the IMF, while severe damage has been done to other critical supply chains.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, Musk’s plans to manufacture millions of chips and robots aren’t close to becoming a reality.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The reality star, 38, is featured as a core cast member in the new Bravo franchise’s inaugural season, which premiered on Thursday, April 2, marking her return to reality TV after getting her start on The Bachelor over a decade ago.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The total merchandise added up to $1,726, according to BPD.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The real store now sells merchandise, and also includes a condolence book dedicated to O’Hara.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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