as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s still a week-plus remaining, so things can shift.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
And Olsson has done a lot of things.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This year, things were a bit heated – in more ways than one.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But the secret to longevity is to practice maintenance when things are going well.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The Kings were trailing by 26 early in the second half when things got really ugly.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As things stand, if the primary election were tomorrow, the two who would advance would be former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, boxing out Democrats.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s still a week-plus remaining, so things can shift.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
And Olsson has done a lot of things.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This year, things were a bit heated – in more ways than one.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But the secret to longevity is to practice maintenance when things are going well.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The Kings were trailing by 26 early in the second half when things got really ugly.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As things stand, if the primary election were tomorrow, the two who would advance would be former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, boxing out Democrats.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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The model shop made everything, and all the Xenonite stuff was crafted by them.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With its solid wood construction and rich espresso finish, this unit can support your belongings on its three sturdy shelves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The situation escalated when one member of the group used profanity while gathering their belongings.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Heat’s zone worked on several second-half possessions, but Miami still allowed too many open threes -- and had too many defensive breakdowns -- when the game was decided in the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bush is charged with murder, home invasion and criminal possession of a firearm, and is being held in lieu of a $2 million court set bond.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carrying weight without the same strain Many outdoor activities involve carrying significant loads, from camera equipment to camping gear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several people were injured and police in riot gear deployed in some towns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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