as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
Fact-check things on social media before reposting them, using sources that provide links to original documents.
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Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Few things are more elemental than food.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Don’t be a piece of garbage human being and things will be OK.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
These things might have seemed intimidatingly complex, but asking a few thoughtful questions could make a huge difference.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
These things are done within three years, and sometimes sooner.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Few things are more elemental than food.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Don’t be a piece of garbage human being and things will be OK.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
These things might have seemed intimidatingly complex, but asking a few thoughtful questions could make a huge difference.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
These things are done within three years, and sometimes sooner.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
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That lineup did a great job of preparing, did a great job of laying off stuff in the dirt.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Documents ranged from official descriptions of the cotton experiment led by engineer Eduardo Chávez on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border to inventories listing of the belongings carried by deportees returning to Mexico.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Deep pockets on either side offer ample space to hold your belongings, and the super-stretchy, soft fabric will become a favorite for maintaining full-day comfort.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Down by as many as five points in the third quarter, Tennessee had a chance to either cut into the Longhorns' three-point lead or tie the game on the third quarter's final possession.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Zags scored 11 of the next 13 points for a 66-62 lead, cranking up their transition game while the Broncos went seven possessions without a field goal.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the effects of the federal cuts expected to be felt across the state, other California counties have already started to look to consumers to replenish government coffers.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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You're likely caught up in what is commonly known in Central Texas as cedar fever, or feeling the effects of high concentrations of Ashe juniper pollen in the air.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The next day at the summit, while everyone else sported their Team USA gear properly tucked and pressed, Liu showed up in something straight out of Jennifer Beal’s wardrobe in Flashdance.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dating back to 1883, the beloved retailer carries more than 600 brands, spanning home goods, artisan candies and gifts, baby items, women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, and outdoor gear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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