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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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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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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
Consumers with tighter budgets benefit while stores recover value from goods that would otherwise be lost.
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Hemant K. Bhargava, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
That’s as vital to brands as artistry is to the craft of handmade goods.
—Ashley Yetman, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The polymer can also be used in household goods.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
There'll be no shortage of goods or services.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Like its South Asian cohort Bangladesh, apparel and textiles are Sri Lanka’s top export, representing 44 percent of goods shipped out of the country.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Walmart on Thursday reported a worse-than-expected outlook, noting that its sales were driven by lower-price goods.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Surrogacy contracts that treat preborn lives as transferable goods should be outlawed.
—Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Hemant K. Bhargava, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
That’s as vital to brands as artistry is to the craft of handmade goods.
—Ashley Yetman, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The polymer can also be used in household goods.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
There'll be no shortage of goods or services.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Like its South Asian cohort Bangladesh, apparel and textiles are Sri Lanka’s top export, representing 44 percent of goods shipped out of the country.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Walmart on Thursday reported a worse-than-expected outlook, noting that its sales were driven by lower-price goods.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Surrogacy contracts that treat preborn lives as transferable goods should be outlawed.
—Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
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The big difference here is that the economic environment actually plays into TJX's hands as a retailer known for offering quality merchandise at great prices.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Some great examples of this include merchandise collaborations with The Rolling Stones and Disney’s Toy Story ahead of the franchise’s fifth installment releasing this summer.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The objectives of the Vortex-D will be aerodynamic design validation, hypersonic technologies validation (including flight controls), flight control laws validation and key systems qualifications.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Clearer regulatory frameworks for digital commodities crafted under SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’s leadership have removed the enforcement hangover, accelerating issuance from firms that previously stayed on the sidelines.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But increasingly, our public lands are being pulled into partisan debates that treat them as commodities to be sold.—
John Hickenlooper,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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But a return to tip-top command – often what eludes a Tommy John patient the most – and stuff will require patience.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Costa Rica’s Deep Sea Costa Rica’s biodiversity is the stuff of nature documentaries, but most travelers only ever see one slice of it at a time.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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The fiasco left aspiring translators in Korea, most of them people of color, with one less route into the profession, further enabling white people’s social and actual capital to be kept within their possession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Other than the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are the only postseason team that ranks in the top three in points scored and allowed per 100 possessions.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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To demonstrate the model’s capabilities, Genesis released a video showing robots completing some of the most advanced manipulation tasks achieved so far.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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While countries including Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria are advancing digital health and AI strategies, many health systems still face fragmented records, limited computational capabilities, and weak regulatory capacity.—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Altoona officials sought the warrant to facilitate the transfer of Mangione’s belongings to New York investigators, not to authorize the search of his possessions.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Ellis used a firearm to threaten victims and steal jewelry and other belongings, including family heirlooms and wedding rings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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