things

plural of thing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of things The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take. Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable. Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Expected to take a backseat to Detroit and Green Bay in a transition year, Minnesota is in the thick of things with a 13-2 record. Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Here are few things fantasy managers should keep an eye on heading into 2025. Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 As with all things Jets-related, expect a circus. Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Generous means many things — listening, including or being kind to people. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024 But now things are getting even more messy. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
  • There are a bunch of other groups of other schools that do literally the same stuff as you.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • But instead of tossing the excess, Sanchez decided to see if the stuff could be turned into bricks.
    LEW SICHELMAN, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Danilo Amilcar-Escobar, who was deported three times since April 2024, had pending charges for strangulation, domestic battery and cocaine possession, according to ICE.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
  • One user even asked Grok, X’s AI tool, for details about the specific fireworks in his possession.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • With discounts on women’s apparel from versatile workout gear to breezy sundresses and comfy intimates, these deals are too good to miss.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
  • Best Athleta Deals Athleta never fails me during a sweat sesh, but its sale section is always loaded with much more than just workout gear.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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