as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
But those are very different things.
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Anna Schecter, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Bad things always linger, but usually at the margins, where they're somewhat easily managed.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The problem is that these things happen.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
All kinds of things can happen then.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
McCarthy doesn’t just know these things.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The Wolverines had a tough time getting things going against the high-pressure Sierra Canyon defense.
—Jack Gillespie, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
The event deliberately keeps things intimate while delivering real impact.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Anna Schecter, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Bad things always linger, but usually at the margins, where they're somewhat easily managed.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The problem is that these things happen.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
All kinds of things can happen then.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
McCarthy doesn’t just know these things.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The Wolverines had a tough time getting things going against the high-pressure Sierra Canyon defense.
—Jack Gillespie, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
The event deliberately keeps things intimate while delivering real impact.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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According to Stephanie Hunt, founder and creative director of The Flairhunter, the trend is now about intentionally curating meaningful objects into living spaces rather than simply layering more stuff.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, the Werk Room stuff is all fun but inconsequential.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chicago police said a 39-year-old man was getting out of his car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street when two men walked up with a gun and demanded his belongings.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When last year’s wildfire consumed their home and belongings, the couple made around $20,000 on TikTok live, where fans can donate directly.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Zubimendi won possession 12 times during that match — the most by any Arsenal player in a game this season.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Troopers also seized an unregistered gun and ammunition from Cook, who is charged with trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This year’s winners netted more than $60,000 in prizes, including dive cruises and underwater photography gear.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the 35-year-old is shifting gears by turning her troubled past into a new trade.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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