commodities

plural of commodity
as in merchandise
products that are bought and sold in business commodities such as sugar and oil

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Recent Examples of commodities Analysts note that agricultural commodities such as cocoa, coffee and wheat are expected to be among the asset classes hardest hit by heatwaves. CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Players exposed by other franchises in the expansion draft were largely unproven commodities. Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 There is nothing wrong with selling a commodity; bandwidth, electricity and index funds are all commodities, and all are indispensable. Amir Tarighat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Meanwhile, crypto has finally moved beyond its speculative era as new players like Hyperliquid adapt blockchain rails for trading conventional commodities like oil, and as big Wall Street firms embrace tokenized assets. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Container ships are the ones that can carry commodities like clothes, like toys, and other stuff. Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 July 2026 The Iran war has become a battle for the Strait of Hormuz, a global chokepoint for oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities. David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss. Usa Today, USA Today, 14 July 2026 The internet casually scrambles basic ideas of personhood, reframing people as commodities and stripping us for parts. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodities
Noun
  • The partnership marks a new chapter in Lucky Brand’s relationship with music, moving beyond its legacy of band tees and concert merchandise.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The contest also includes random drawings for Kodak disposable cameras and forest preserve district gift cards that can be redeemed for programs, permits, equipment rentals or merchandise, the release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Closure of the strait, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas once passed, has driven up the price of fuel and basic goods far beyond the region, roiling the global economy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Known for its sculptural designs and polished finishes driven by a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility, the Copenhagen label crafts jewelry and leather goods that elevate day-to-day dressing without overpowering it.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Commodities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodities. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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