as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
That means creative packing, while also keeping things as lightweight as possible to stay mobile.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Within the self-censoring limits of the genre, Eisgruber has sensible things to say, maybe too sensible.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of things to do to enjoy the weather in Sacramento and the region overall.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
And those sort of things do matter by degree.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
The junior wideout slipped loose into the secondary, breaking free for a 51-yard touchdown reception as the Harbormen cut things to a 21-13 game.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Some studies suggest things like asthma and excema can be exacerbated by pollution and NO2.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
What are the main things brands and retailers could do right now that would immediately improve logistics?
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
That means creative packing, while also keeping things as lightweight as possible to stay mobile.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Within the self-censoring limits of the genre, Eisgruber has sensible things to say, maybe too sensible.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of things to do to enjoy the weather in Sacramento and the region overall.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
And those sort of things do matter by degree.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
The junior wideout slipped loose into the secondary, breaking free for a 51-yard touchdown reception as the Harbormen cut things to a 21-13 game.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Some studies suggest things like asthma and excema can be exacerbated by pollution and NO2.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
What are the main things brands and retailers could do right now that would immediately improve logistics?
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
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Flustered by the breaking stuff from Cleveland starter Gavin Williams and equally hapless against the Guardians bullpen, the Tigers did little outside of a Riley Greene home run and an RBI double from Wenceel Perez to mount an attack.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos offense rarely runs the stuff right now that the Broncos defense can’t defend.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Witnesses claimed that after France’s embarrassing loss to Haiti, the French government retaliated by confiscating Ferdinand’s belongings and abandoning the child to an orphanage.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Vera Bradley Outlet Ultralight Convertible Crossbody This versatile purse can be worn as a crossbody, sling, or shoulder bag, and the interior has two slip pouches and one zipped pocket to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pressing less, fewer long spells of possession, quicker to work the ball through the thirds.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Reports have emerged of individuals quitting their jobs, selling possessions, and even pulling children out of school in preparation for the event.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Backed by an excellent band complete with a banjo and a fiddle, along with a lighting and effects rig that made the big moments really pop, Shaboozey strolled through his new material while building up to the marquee moment.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Quik app also includes support for the new POV and Selfie modes, and the usual range of filters and editing effects that can be dropped into the timeline to spice up your edits.—
Craig Wilson,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The same was true against Brighton, who were twice caught by City winning the ball and quickly shifting through the gears.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found a vehicle that had camping gear and backpacks -- but not the hunters -- which concerned authorities due to heavy rain and bad weather, according to officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The White House did introduce additional 25% tariffs on all Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil and military goods.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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With the start of the Gold Rush in 1949, Conrad writes, San Francisco almost instantly turned into a significant global port, with people and goods flowing in from around the world.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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