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as in merchandise
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
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as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
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Recent Examples of goods
The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba, where governments play a central role in providing goods and services.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Crowds of May Day protesters demanding higher taxes on billionaires to fund public goods and services took to the streets of New York City on Friday.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Committed to government stakes in companies Communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba, where governments play a central role in providing goods and services.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The terms of the deal included a 10% blanket tariff on goods imported to the United States.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Some families will just drive to New Hampshire, as some Bay Staters already do for other goods.
—Ed Sayres, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Tour buses carried fewer people, and souvenir shops sold fewer goods.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba, where governments play a central role in providing goods and services.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Crowds of May Day protesters demanding higher taxes on billionaires to fund public goods and services took to the streets of New York City on Friday.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Committed to government stakes in companies Communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba, where governments play a central role in providing goods and services.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The terms of the deal included a 10% blanket tariff on goods imported to the United States.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Some families will just drive to New Hampshire, as some Bay Staters already do for other goods.
—Ed Sayres, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Tour buses carried fewer people, and souvenir shops sold fewer goods.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
Noun
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There will also be local food and beverage vendors as well as artisan and merchandise booths.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The team’s merchandise per-cap, or fan spending per game, was about $8, which would rank near the top of NBA teams.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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The Department of Transportation's website contains more technical details about qualifications.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nikola Katic, a mountain of a defender, all elbows and sharp edges, was terrific before suffering a season-ending injury during Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup qualification win over Italy.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Kpler's head of commodities research, Matt Smith, told CNBC that many of these tankers are coming from Asian countries.—
,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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There’s some really messed up stuff happening at that farm.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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In college, possession is awarded to one team or the other based on an alternating possession arrow, but at the pro level the players involved in the call actually have to play out the jump to resume the game.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The governor faces federal charges, including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, along with another conspiracy count.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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It is called the fusion centers, run by local police, maintaining capabilities that are invasive and violate, accessing all devices, all.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The company has also added specialist hires to strengthen its digital capabilities and taken more control of key markets through localization and international advertising.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Too, softside luggage can’t protect your belongings from being crushed by the weight of other bags that get stacked on top, says Bacha.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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