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Recent Examples of commodities
Beware of the whippy nature of commodities markets!
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Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
That works out to just 11 opportunities over a 61-day stretch — and some of them may be nixed by bad weather or the need to replenish commodities like rocket fuel.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
More than 300 different commodities are grown here, from fruits and vegetables to grains and dairy.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The moves were even sharper in commodities markets.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The moves were even sharper in commodities markets.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Wild gyrations in commodities prices are having huge impacts on economies the world over.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, there is growing support for the idea that investors should devote a deeper sleeve to alternative investments, which includes commodities.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
That works out to just 11 opportunities over a 61-day stretch — and some of them may be nixed by bad weather or the need to replenish commodities like rocket fuel.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
More than 300 different commodities are grown here, from fruits and vegetables to grains and dairy.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The moves were even sharper in commodities markets.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The moves were even sharper in commodities markets.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Wild gyrations in commodities prices are having huge impacts on economies the world over.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, there is growing support for the idea that investors should devote a deeper sleeve to alternative investments, which includes commodities.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodities
Noun
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Presidents’ Day sales and promotions are also underway this holiday weekend, as many retailers slash prices to clear out seasonal stock left over from the holidays and the previous year to make room for new merchandise.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Padres dressed like the Brewers and Mariners, forsaking the brown-and-gold merchandise boom to come.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In summer, interest in baked goods tends to go down, just as excitement over ice cream goes up.—
Manolo Betancur,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Baked goods and baking ingredients are not considered candy.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commodities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodities. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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