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Recent Examples of commodities
Amena Bakr is the Head of Middle East Energy & OPEC+ research at Kpler, an independent global commodities trade intelligence company.
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Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The bill that many Republicans are backing over stronger proposals is so fraught with loopholes that lawmakers can still profit from insider information so long as the profits are rolled into another vehicle such as bonds, commodities, crypto, or mutual funds.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Javier Blas is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering energy and commodities.
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
However, after a significant drawdown at the end of January, the commodities haven’t recovered and have been choppy trades.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
His first finance job was in commodities trading.
—Jo Ling Kent, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The passage is also a key shipping route for commodities including aluminum, sugar and fertilizer.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Other commodities experiencing import declines included salt, sulfur and cement (a 21 percent drop), iron and steel (a 32 percent decrease) and toys, games and sports equipment (a 15 percent downturn).
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
This arrangement, Kalshi and other prediction markets insist, forecloses states from using state gaming laws to try to regulate commodities and futures already regulated by the CFTC.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The bill that many Republicans are backing over stronger proposals is so fraught with loopholes that lawmakers can still profit from insider information so long as the profits are rolled into another vehicle such as bonds, commodities, crypto, or mutual funds.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Javier Blas is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering energy and commodities.
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
However, after a significant drawdown at the end of January, the commodities haven’t recovered and have been choppy trades.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
His first finance job was in commodities trading.
—Jo Ling Kent, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The passage is also a key shipping route for commodities including aluminum, sugar and fertilizer.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Other commodities experiencing import declines included salt, sulfur and cement (a 21 percent drop), iron and steel (a 32 percent decrease) and toys, games and sports equipment (a 15 percent downturn).
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
This arrangement, Kalshi and other prediction markets insist, forecloses states from using state gaming laws to try to regulate commodities and futures already regulated by the CFTC.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodities
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The football program being good in 2026 — and generating revenue from ticket sales, merchandise and other streams that flow strongest when a team is winning — would help pay for the transition to the MAC.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coronado’s longest-running tradition and the largest flower show in the country, the event includes floral arranging competitions, demonstrations, live music, food, a beer and wine garden and merchandise.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The ripple effects of energy prices mean higher supply chain costs that get passed to consumers through a variety of goods, including groceries.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commodities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodities. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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