Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of commodities
Out of all livestock commodities, the cattle industry also has the longest business cycle.
—
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
From data centers to airlines, commodities to videogames, electric cars to the ports and shipping lines used to move them and other goods around the world, a handful of funds fueled by oil sales are increasingly touching the lives of people all over the world.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Berry Amendment, passed by Congress in 1941, gives preference to a variety of domestic commodities, including textile and apparel products, when being purchased by the Department of Defense (DoD).
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
In commodities, gold and silver extended their powerful rallies.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Figures both within and outside the Indian government will urge leaders to do less with an unreliable United States and to find alternative security partners and markets, as well as sources of capital, defense equipment, technology, commodities, and know-how.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
Advertisement From this has developed an associated initiative, the First Mover’s Coalition for Food, the aim of which is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable production methods and technologies for agricultural commodities.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Appropriation of surplus labor, objectified in commodities, drove the system.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Price Volatility For investors and financiers, the rare earth market now looks less like a commodities curve and more like a roller coaster.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
From data centers to airlines, commodities to videogames, electric cars to the ports and shipping lines used to move them and other goods around the world, a handful of funds fueled by oil sales are increasingly touching the lives of people all over the world.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Berry Amendment, passed by Congress in 1941, gives preference to a variety of domestic commodities, including textile and apparel products, when being purchased by the Department of Defense (DoD).
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
In commodities, gold and silver extended their powerful rallies.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Figures both within and outside the Indian government will urge leaders to do less with an unreliable United States and to find alternative security partners and markets, as well as sources of capital, defense equipment, technology, commodities, and know-how.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
Advertisement From this has developed an associated initiative, the First Mover’s Coalition for Food, the aim of which is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable production methods and technologies for agricultural commodities.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Appropriation of surplus labor, objectified in commodities, drove the system.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Price Volatility For investors and financiers, the rare earth market now looks less like a commodities curve and more like a roller coaster.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodities
Noun
-
In addition to the menu items, Starbucks will also be selling exclusive Hello Kitty merchandise, including a plush, mug, and stainless steel cups.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Viz Media’s acquisition encompasses theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
They can be seen knocking over display cases, smashing glass and stuffing goods for sale into large black garbage bags.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
-
In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commodities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodities. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share