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
The items are now with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for identification, the post says.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Parents plan to spend an average of $570 per child this year—so shopping early and considering secondhand or store-brand items can make a big difference.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 July 2025
Rather than making items one at a time, develop systems for creating multiple products efficiently.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The following items are needed: a copy of Social Security number; copy of photo identification, such as a driver’s license; proof of current or previous address; documents that verify proof of ownership, such as tax return, original check, or utility bill; and a signature on the claim form.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Parents plan to spend an average of $570 per child this year—so shopping early and considering secondhand or store-brand items can make a big difference.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 July 2025
Rather than making items one at a time, develop systems for creating multiple products efficiently.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The following items are needed: a copy of Social Security number; copy of photo identification, such as a driver’s license; proof of current or previous address; documents that verify proof of ownership, such as tax return, original check, or utility bill; and a signature on the claim form.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
Noun
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One thing's for certain, The Boring Company's tunnel to BNA will be anything but boring.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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Both families are wanting charges to be brought forward, but Joe knows his daughter has one thing to focus on at the moment.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Under a tent behind him, trays of hamburgers and chips waited, along with workers and counselors from Louisville’s Office of Violence Prevention, armed with fliers, water bottles and information for local resources.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Ensure that all website connections are encrypted — check for the padlock, and do not enter any sign-in information into an unexpected popup on your device.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The video is not accompanied by specs, pricing, or any other details; however, Google's new Tensor G5 processor is expected to be a marked improvement over past iterations.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
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Exactly how much of a 'game changer'? Russell spends her days immersed in the details of the stockpile system.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Any more info would spoil a twisty, richly visual tale, yet Pacino is upfront that the film’s claustrophobic feelings were a result of feeling creatively restless during COVID.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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For info, ask the Air Resources Board at helpline@arb.ca.gov.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Noun
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There’s certainly something cathartic about Max’s anger, even if the particulars are more gruesome than most of us could stomach.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
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Starting next week, lawmakers will be on the Hill for four weeks in a row as GOP committees meet to hash out the particulars of their tax cut and spending bill.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Little Dream's cake also featured some butterfly detailing, as seen on Khloé's story.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Napheesa Collier finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists, and the Lynx had season bests in points, rebounds and free throws in dominating Las Vegas 109-78.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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At some point, deputies sent a drone inside the home to determine if the woman was being held inside against her will, but the man attacked and broke the device, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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