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as in thing
a separate part in a list, account, or series
they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
our next item is about the blizzard blanketing the East Coast
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Recent Examples of item
Many continued sewing their own dresses, but incrementally made items that were more colorful or elaborate, or had different silhouettes.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
The sale, which still needs to be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, would include personal belongings, currency, kitchen items, and décor; in addition to being put on the auction block, the items in question would go on a four-city global tour.
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
Driven by aggressive summer price cuts, shoppers are eagerly hunting for major discounts on big-ticket items such as appliances and electronics.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
For travelers transporting items that require extra security and declaration, durable, lockable luggage is essential.
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Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
The sale, which still needs to be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, would include personal belongings, currency, kitchen items, and décor; in addition to being put on the auction block, the items in question would go on a four-city global tour.
—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
Driven by aggressive summer price cuts, shoppers are eagerly hunting for major discounts on big-ticket items such as appliances and electronics.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
For travelers transporting items that require extra security and declaration, durable, lockable luggage is essential.
—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for item
Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
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But an Iran agreement that allows those barrels to come back into stockpiles, and actually refilling the inventories, are two separate things.
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Kylee explained that Aven eventually ended things again, citing the damage done to their relationship.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Colombia has new stuff to give to the world.
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Ask Volcano House staff for the most up-to-date info on any closures and open trails, as things change depending on volcanic activity.
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Fi was tech-savvy at an early age, too, documenting her discoveries on a website and relying on message boards and strangers for info.
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If a joint bill or obligation appears unexpectedly, review the details together, then document who will do what by when.
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An internal Denver International Airport memo obtained by CBS Colorado appears to corroborate key details of a closed-door meeting that city officials have been publicly disputing.
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The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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But the premise and particulars provide enough novelty to keep you hooked, and their brilliant chemistry enlivens their 19th century scenario with big, hearty laughs.
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Grant can’t remember the particulars of the joke.
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Aliyah Boston scored 15 of her 17 points and grabbed all seven of her rebounds in the first half to help Indiana build a 57-37 advantage.
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The point Algeria picked up for the draw gave them four for the tournament, one more than Iran gained in their three matches in Group G, and dropped Iran to the ninth spot among the third place teams, one shy of making the round of 32.
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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