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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies
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Recent Examples of commodity
The data indicates North Korean vessels were getting oil from Russia's Far East, too, and will continue to get the commodity under the protection of its closest allies, Beijing and Moscow, thus undermining the sanctions regime.
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Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Trump on Tuesday also announced that Putin has 10 days to enter into some sort of peace deal with Ukraine or face secondary sanctions on its chief commodity – oil.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Romance bookstores have been popping up all over Southern California, demonstrating that there’s a hot new commodity in town: the happily-ever-after.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The House emphasizes commodity regulation and streamlined oversight.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Trump on Tuesday also announced that Putin has 10 days to enter into some sort of peace deal with Ukraine or face secondary sanctions on its chief commodity – oil.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Romance bookstores have been popping up all over Southern California, demonstrating that there’s a hot new commodity in town: the happily-ever-after.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The House emphasizes commodity regulation and streamlined oversight.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
Noun
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The illusion comes from how our brains interpret visual cues, especially when comparing the moon to nearby objects like trees or buildings.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Another spectator was reportedly hit by the object.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Any entities working in weather modification must report all activities to NOAA under the Weather Modification Reporting Act.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The principle recognizes the legal rights of natural entities, such as rivers, mountains, ecosystems or even something as specific as wild rice.—
Dana Zartner,
Space.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Belgium – Belgium had already banned arms exports from its Wallonia region to Israel in 2009.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, exports made up 178.8% of its gross domestic product, according to the World Bank.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Mike’s mental health struggles, and potentially his substance abuse, have contributed to a narrative that’s isolating him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since 2022, Russia’s attempt to conquer Ukraine has relied on Belarus as a staging ground, a training base, and a source of supplies and ammunition.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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However, people living in hurricane-prone areas are urged to make adequate preparations before a storm arrives, such as stocking up on emergency supplies and creating an evacuation plan.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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With a background as a US Congressman, reality TV star, and television commentator, Duffy did not come to the position with a deep well of knowledge about spaceflight.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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On air from 2004 to 2016—and again in 2020—the show often pushed contestants to their limits with extreme exercise stunts designed to create drama for a reality TV audience.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Walmart is now enabling marketplace sellers using its cross-border ocean freight service to get merchandise shipped from Vietnam, adding on to options that already allow merchants to get products directly from China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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When payment was due for the merchandise, Anderson or his mother would text the victims fake wire receipts, according to court filings.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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