1
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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2
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
Transfer items from boxes and bags into containers with gaskets that seal tightly or Mason jars with screw-on lids.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
No sale, clearance, or membership items were noted.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
However, studies show that pairing high-carb items, like oat milk, with a source of protein can significantly reduce their impact on blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
After Labor Day the country store features freshly made donuts, wine, fall decor and handcrafted items, and ready-to-bake apple pies.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
No sale, clearance, or membership items were noted.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
However, studies show that pairing high-carb items, like oat milk, with a source of protein can significantly reduce their impact on blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
After Labor Day the country store features freshly made donuts, wine, fall decor and handcrafted items, and ready-to-bake apple pies.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
Noun
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But that triggered the second thing – Trump’s revulsion for math that contradicts his narrative.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kaylor, attempting the same thing, feels like watching an injured baby deer try to do TikTok dances while amid an existential crisis.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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For more information, go to extension.illinois.edu/dkk/4-h-kane-county.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The pure stuff of Padres relievers makes a slump less likely, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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As far as material, obviously the stuff from the new album, and then there might be a few new songs and there might be a few covers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The details were not clear until after news outlets began reporting on the issue.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mustaine will also release a memoir next year, the group confirmed, with more details expected in the coming months.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here’s more info on the Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte showdown that U.S. viewers can watch on DAZN PPV for $49.99 beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Graham Wilson shared this info for the public: Older cases might be missing PDFs.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coates ultimately denied three of Melnick’s motions, two to dismiss the case and one for a statement of particulars.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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Saturday, Leonard Williams and Hall talked about the particulars of Kubiak’s wide-zone scheme that make life hard on defensive linemen.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Jordan Green and Diana Leyva contributed to this story.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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This story covers travel in the first six months of the Braun administration.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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College students are eligible to enroll and earn 12 reward points for every $1 spent.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Veteran star Kelsey Mitchell was 0-for-7 from the field with just four points, and the Fever were 0-for-10 on 3-pointers.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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