goods

noun

plural of good
1
as in merchandise
products that are bought and sold in business had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day

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2
as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods

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3
as in things
transportable items that one owns before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods

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Recent Examples of goods From Montblanc to Leica Giannattasio, who grew up in Astoria, Queens, came to Leica from luxury goods, not cameras. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Comparison shop with your local supermarket, especially on produce, cereal, baked goods, prepared foods and cleaning products. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Drain the puree in cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer before using it in pies or baked goods. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Ninety-four percent of Americans recognize that repairing and upgrading transportation infrastructure helps these types of vehicles move people and goods more quickly and safely. — Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 The response comes as the French government increases scrutiny of online marketplaces following reports that goods stolen during Saturday’s unrest were being offered for sale online. — Sadie Andrew, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Ela took charge of creating their wedding monogram and paper goods, while Andy built a wedding website complete with an interactive guide to Mexico City. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 In their most recent earnings reports, both LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Kering reported jewelry as their fastest-growing segment, outpacing fashion and leather goods. — Sara Germano, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
  1. merchandise
  2. qualification
  3. things
  4. commodities
  5. stuff
  6. possession
  7. capability
  8. belongings
Noun
  • The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In Paris, an Intersport store was looted after individuals smashed its windows and left carrying bags of merchandise.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchandise
Noun
  • D’Agostini also submitted a letter to supervisors expressing his interest in the appointment and outlining his qualifications.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Other qualifications include having fewer than 20 restaurants and not previously winning a Readers’ Choice contest.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualification
Noun
  • Which brings us back to the list of things that lasted longer than Zacharia’s term as White House Press Secretary.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Since then, a growing movement across North America is attempting to transform ecological menaces into culinary commodities, from Florida to Hawai’i, British Columbia, Maine, and the Mississippi River basin.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The majority of global transactions are conducted in US dollars, including key commodities like oil and gold.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of commodities
Noun
  • Even the stuff from the best Japanese markets (and a few chain sushi restaurants) will supply that familiar whiff to varying degrees.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Kate and Hal are mostly enjoying an interlude that Hal thinks is purely romantic, with a bit of work stuff sprinkled on top, and which Kate has designed as more of a half-and-half experience.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • Salceda was charged with one count of murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • She was given 10 days to surrender her certificate of naturalization, along with any copies in her possession, to government attorneys.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of possession
Noun
  • The Pentagon has bet its fighter jet future on Boeing, raising questions about competition, cost, and capability.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The problem, Snegovaya said, is that achieving military autonomy for Europe and Ukraine is extremely difficult in the short term, and Europe has been slow to develop the necessary capabilities.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of capability
Noun
  • That opened the golfer up to having his girlfriend riffle through his belongings in order to make content for social media.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Contractors will continue working in the parking garage over the next four to six weeks before tenants can enter the Empire Towers building to retrieve their belongings, attorneys said.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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