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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
First came home goods and fashion, then seven museums across France, including the Musée de la Mode et du Costume in Arles—home to 10,000 pieces of Provençal clothing and accessories dating back to the French Revolution—which opened last summer.
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Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
Inflation is expected to have risen in April, given surging oil prices stemming from the war and their potential impact on supply chains for other goods.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The biggest increases will be to inexpensive, perishable goods such as potatoes and onions, as well as fertilizer-intensive goods such as tomatoes.
—Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Lower operating and maintenance costs for electric vehicles could reduce transport costs over time, easing the price of goods and improving access to economic opportunities.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The home goods giant is running a limited-time sale that ends in 24 hours, so there’s no time to waste.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Crowds of May Day protesters demanding higher taxes on billionaires to fund public goods and services took to the streets of New York City on Friday.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
Inflation is expected to have risen in April, given surging oil prices stemming from the war and their potential impact on supply chains for other goods.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The biggest increases will be to inexpensive, perishable goods such as potatoes and onions, as well as fertilizer-intensive goods such as tomatoes.
—Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Lower operating and maintenance costs for electric vehicles could reduce transport costs over time, easing the price of goods and improving access to economic opportunities.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The home goods giant is running a limited-time sale that ends in 24 hours, so there’s no time to waste.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Crowds of May Day protesters demanding higher taxes on billionaires to fund public goods and services took to the streets of New York City on Friday.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
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Moriah Granados also turned out for the line’s opening with D Line Metro merchandise, available at the Metro store.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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None of the merchandise from any of the robberies has been recovered.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Department of Transportation's website contains more technical details about qualifications.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nikola Katic, a mountain of a defender, all elbows and sharp edges, was terrific before suffering a season-ending injury during Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup qualification win over Italy.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Kpler's head of commodities research, Matt Smith, told CNBC that many of these tankers are coming from Asian countries.—
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CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The Crusaders’ block added five solo stuffs in the third game, slowing down Herzer and Fleming while also giving the home team some momentum.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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But yeah, trying to maybe work on stuff during the week, throwing a lot and a lot of high-intent throws.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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It is called the fusion centers, run by local police, maintaining capabilities that are invasive and violate, accessing all devices, all.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The company has also added specialist hires to strengthen its digital capabilities and taken more control of key markets through localization and international advertising.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Too, softside luggage can’t protect your belongings from being crushed by the weight of other bags that get stacked on top, says Bacha.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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