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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
Surrogacy contracts that treat preborn lives as transferable goods should be outlawed.
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Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Miller recalled stories of American resilience during World War II, when goods were rationed and households lived with less.
—Brad Brooks, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Along with stocking up on fresh produce and handmade goods, visitors to the Clarksville Commons Farmers Market can connect with local organizations serving the community this season.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
In the meantime, the government has little ability to crack down on the handful of companies that import and distribute fuel and other goods.
—Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026
When customers choose the retailer’s Express Delivery option online, goods get delivered to the end stop in under an hour on average, says Walmart CEO John Furner.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Try it in baked goods and warm drinks.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Both residents and tourists cruise around on single-speed bikes, parking them in haphazard piles to shop in luxury boutiques, visit the famous Sunday market for clothing and home goods, or grab a cappuccino in a glitzy café.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Miller recalled stories of American resilience during World War II, when goods were rationed and households lived with less.
—Brad Brooks, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Along with stocking up on fresh produce and handmade goods, visitors to the Clarksville Commons Farmers Market can connect with local organizations serving the community this season.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
In the meantime, the government has little ability to crack down on the handful of companies that import and distribute fuel and other goods.
—Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026
When customers choose the retailer’s Express Delivery option online, goods get delivered to the end stop in under an hour on average, says Walmart CEO John Furner.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Try it in baked goods and warm drinks.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Both residents and tourists cruise around on single-speed bikes, parking them in haphazard piles to shop in luxury boutiques, visit the famous Sunday market for clothing and home goods, or grab a cappuccino in a glitzy café.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 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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Malen has scored 13 times in Serie A and his brace at the weekend in a remarkable late 3-2 comeback win away to Parma has made flesh of Roma’s faint chances of Champions League qualification.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Starship is currently the lander contracted for that mission, but the readiness and performance of both landers during Artemis 3 could possibly change that arrangement if Blue Moon completes its qualification testing first.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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That’s because global energy prices have remained elevated as well, with the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global passageway through which 20% of the world’s oil passes, along with various other commodities.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The Mets want to see better results with his stuff in the zone before giving him another start.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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In fact, one of my chief complaints about some contemporary thrillers is the feeling that characters are required to do dumb stuff by the unseen hand of the author, just so more crazy twists can happen.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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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Agentic capabilities and new telemetry will make this easier over time, but the importance of defining success metrics and mapping early indicators to those that show up later will remain critical.—
Katy George,
Time,
11 May 2026
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Even engineers in Steve’s own department argued that the project lay beyond their capabilities.—
Geoffrey Cain,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the victim's belongings in the suspects' vehicles.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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While the incident has since been determined to be a suicide, a note has not been found at the scene, officials said, and none of Mott’s belongings, including a vehicle, have been located by law enforcement yet.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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