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Recent Examples of commodities
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Getty Images Despite trade wars and tariffs, Japan exported three of its most valuable commodities to the United States (and Canada) this off-season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Other Sudanese commodities have become part of each side’s war machines, especially gold, the mining of which actually increased during the conflict as prices surged worldwide.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Hormuz reopening a key first step Both sides regard agreement on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a first step, after three months of paralysis in the critical waterway that has caused a sharp spike in the price of crude oil and other commodities.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Hormuz is also crucial for fertilizer and other commodities.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The global division of labor, in which Africa exported commodities while richer economies drove manufacturing and technology, was treated as both natural and efficient.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
All nations heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf will want to cut their deal quickly to get the oil and gas and other commodities flowing and rescue their battered economy.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
President Prabowo Subianto told parliament on Wednesday that Indonesia had lost as much as $908 billion because its commodities were undervalued when they were exported.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Getty Images Despite trade wars and tariffs, Japan exported three of its most valuable commodities to the United States (and Canada) this off-season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Other Sudanese commodities have become part of each side’s war machines, especially gold, the mining of which actually increased during the conflict as prices surged worldwide.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Hormuz reopening a key first step Both sides regard agreement on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a first step, after three months of paralysis in the critical waterway that has caused a sharp spike in the price of crude oil and other commodities.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Hormuz is also crucial for fertilizer and other commodities.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The global division of labor, in which Africa exported commodities while richer economies drove manufacturing and technology, was treated as both natural and efficient.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
All nations heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf will want to cut their deal quickly to get the oil and gas and other commodities flowing and rescue their battered economy.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
President Prabowo Subianto told parliament on Wednesday that Indonesia had lost as much as $908 billion because its commodities were undervalued when they were exported.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodities
Noun
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Marilyn Monroe merchandise for sale.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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This explains why Zara did not present the collection as merchandise.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Perhaps that’s why Irish actor Colm Meaney has been called in to play the proprietor of a convenience store who, in short order, conspires to get Cameron a job alongside Tova, asks Tova out on a date, and is forever giving away coffee and other goods.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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Those deductible expenses generally include reasonable costs of moving household goods and personal effects, plus travel and lodging for the move, but not meals.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commodities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodities. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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