as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Even ten films won’t move things if there’s no political will.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Just a few months ago, Carlson himself likened Fuentes to David Duke, the former Ku Klux Klan leader, and accused Fuentes of being part of a campaign to say the most bigoted things possible to make the rest of the right look bad.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
On the Dodgers’ side of things, Roberts has already made some tweaks to his sputtering lineup.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Because these are things that Ciri has never experienced.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Dylan Dreyer kicked things off repping for the Garden State.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Even ten films won’t move things if there’s no political will.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Just a few months ago, Carlson himself likened Fuentes to David Duke, the former Ku Klux Klan leader, and accused Fuentes of being part of a campaign to say the most bigoted things possible to make the rest of the right look bad.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
On the Dodgers’ side of things, Roberts has already made some tweaks to his sputtering lineup.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Because these are things that Ciri has never experienced.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Dylan Dreyer kicked things off repping for the Garden State.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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The movie also has an ace in the hole with Glen Powell, one of the few contemporary alpha-charisma actors that feel built for stuff like this and believably might have been bred in a farm upstate that specializes in All-American movie stars with gajillion-watt grins.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The new regulations are supposed to regulate all hazardous transport through the reservation, not just uranium, but also oil and gas, methane, whatever kind of radioactive stuff.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So, between lockable zippers, anti-slash fabric, and RFID blockers, the right bag needs to pull quadruple duty in protecting your belongings.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The purse also has multiple pockets, including a zipper pocket and a slip pocket inside, as well as an exterior pocket on the back to keep belongings organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Mavs have had one of the NBA’s worst offenses, ranking second-to-last in points per possession.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Take, for example, an 18-yard, over-the-middle strike to Nailor on the team’s second possession Sunday.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both of these effects can make reflux worse.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fast casual has become ‘too expensive’ Cava, which serves customizable Mediterranean-style bowls, is one chain that’s feeling the effects.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There, federal agents with tactical gear, armored trucks and rifles clashed with protestors, according to the New York Times.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Do something to distract from the still-chilly temps by getting your gear ready.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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