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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 menu consists of baked goods and focaccia sandwiches.
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Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
There will be tables of produce that’s just been harvested nearby and baked goods fresh from a local oven.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Louisville is at an interesting inflection point because, while bourbon tourism has transformed it, bourbon consumption globally has peaked, as younger generations drink less and tariffs impact American goods.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
There is a multiplier effect that follows a jolt to the petrochemical market like the one happening now, because petrochemical products go into tens of trillions of dollars of goods that then go into tens of trillions of other goods — all relying on the same petrochemical soup.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The Houthi rebels attacked over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones from November 2023 until January 2025, upending shipping in this waterway in the western side of the Arabian Peninsula, key for the passage of goods through the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Any attacks on Red Sea shipping routes would disrupt traffic through the Suez Canal, a crucial waterway for vessels bearing oil, gas and sundry goods to the Mediterranean Sea.
—Samy Magdy, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Thousands of operators flooded into the market starting in 2021 to haul goods to Americans stuck at home and flush with pandemic stimulus checks.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Barrymore, who has increasingly channeled her creative energy into design through her lifestyle and home goods brand Beautiful by Drew, took a hands-on approach throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
There will be tables of produce that’s just been harvested nearby and baked goods fresh from a local oven.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Louisville is at an interesting inflection point because, while bourbon tourism has transformed it, bourbon consumption globally has peaked, as younger generations drink less and tariffs impact American goods.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
There is a multiplier effect that follows a jolt to the petrochemical market like the one happening now, because petrochemical products go into tens of trillions of dollars of goods that then go into tens of trillions of other goods — all relying on the same petrochemical soup.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The Houthi rebels attacked over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones from November 2023 until January 2025, upending shipping in this waterway in the western side of the Arabian Peninsula, key for the passage of goods through the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Any attacks on Red Sea shipping routes would disrupt traffic through the Suez Canal, a crucial waterway for vessels bearing oil, gas and sundry goods to the Mediterranean Sea.
—Samy Magdy, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Thousands of operators flooded into the market starting in 2021 to haul goods to Americans stuck at home and flush with pandemic stimulus checks.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Barrymore, who has increasingly channeled her creative energy into design through her lifestyle and home goods brand Beautiful by Drew, took a hands-on approach throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
Noun
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Officers who responded to the gas station noted extensive damage to the front door and windows, as well as merchandise and debris scattered through the store and parking lot, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The store clerk told police that a male, accompanied by a female, allegedly displayed a black handgun and allegedly stole merchandise from the store, according to a post from the Wethersfield Police Department.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There is no single qualification standard.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Information about incentive programs, free design services, classes and qualifications is available through Aurora Water.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis have previously attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea to disrupt the flow of oil, gas and other commodities through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The model shop made everything, and all the Xenonite stuff was crafted by them.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Heat’s zone worked on several second-half possessions, but Miami still allowed too many open threes -- and had too many defensive breakdowns -- when the game was decided in the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bush is charged with murder, home invasion and criminal possession of a firearm, and is being held in lieu of a $2 million court set bond.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Crews set fire to trees, grease and various other objects to try out the capabilities.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyson Eckert, the fourteen-year-old, lectured about character, competence, confidence, capability, credibility, competitiveness, and courage.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With its solid wood construction and rich espresso finish, this unit can support your belongings on its three sturdy shelves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The situation escalated when one member of the group used profanity while gathering their belongings.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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