as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The pros at the front desk keep things humming; Club Level guests, meanwhile, can check in even faster in a dedicated lounge—or right in their suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
If space is tight, consider a slim tower fan to keep things moving.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Because the truth is, most of us want the same things.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
As chair of the Assembly’s Communications and Conveyance Committee, Boerner said the caseload the CPUC’s five commissioners have to handle is too burdensome and expanding the roster to nine will improve things.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Kiner-Falefa came up big again with a two-run single to cut the deficit to one once more, and Duran singled to move him into scoring position, but the Red Sox couldn’t get the last big hit to tie things up.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
This could go one of two ways, like most things.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The pros at the front desk keep things humming; Club Level guests, meanwhile, can check in even faster in a dedicated lounge—or right in their suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
If space is tight, consider a slim tower fan to keep things moving.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Because the truth is, most of us want the same things.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
As chair of the Assembly’s Communications and Conveyance Committee, Boerner said the caseload the CPUC’s five commissioners have to handle is too burdensome and expanding the roster to nine will improve things.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Kiner-Falefa came up big again with a two-run single to cut the deficit to one once more, and Duran singled to move him into scoring position, but the Red Sox couldn’t get the last big hit to tie things up.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
This could go one of two ways, like most things.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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Kilian, Winn and Erik Miller all boast above-average stuff, according to FanGraphs’ Stuff+ model.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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So for people who want to go and catch the rodeo, there’s some cool stuff happening there.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Neary’s belongings including fur coats, furniture and jewelry were auctioned later that month, with officials charged admission of 50 cents to prevent overcrowding of the apartment.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The off-duty flight attendant relocated his belongings and went to use the restroom, but Reyes tried to grab the man’s bag off the floor, according to the affidavit.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously said Roberts had a criminal history that included a narcotics possession offense.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Climate models predict a continued, long-term decline of snowpack as the effects of climate change intensify.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Losses from cattle afflicted by the parasite could run into the billions of dollars, with larger effects across the American economy, according to USDA estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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For Kokopeli’s generation, this was the moment when the identity-forming operations of consumer choice swung fully into gear.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The small gear selector feels disappointingly flimsy considering the otherwise upmarket presentation.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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