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 Jolie is among the cohort of brands that have turned mundane products into premium goods, like Touchland, Native, Blueland and Harry’s before it. — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026 Barge service can reportedly cost tens of thousands of dollars per day, ultimately adding to the price of goods moving through California. — Harry T Angell, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 China is already Canada's second-largest single-country merchandise trading partner, with bilateral goods trade reaching $89 billion last year. — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 Sales inside China have suffered as an oversupply of many goods, from autos and TVs to shoes and electronics, has pumped up competition in overcrowded industries, prompting manufacturers to step up overseas expansions. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026 Higher diesel prices also affect the cost of other goods that have to be moved by truck or train or cargo ship. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026 The relief will extend to products used for mining, quarrying and natural gas extraction, manufacturing and processing, agricultural production and packaging for food and agricultural goods. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 Another printmaking gift is a mini linocut set ($41), sold at the British home-goods store Labour and Wait. — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026 The Asian giant has been signing commercial agreements with several countries in the past years, and has been flooding the region with cheap goods. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
  1. merchandise
  2. qualification
  3. things
  4. commodities
  5. stuff
  6. possession
  7. capability
  8. belongings
Noun
  • Huda has also thanked supporters, telling followers that people unable to visit Sunday could buy gift cards or merchandise.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Heisei-era series that began in 2000 handed the franchise down from parents to children, while events, merchandise, manga, anime and stage shows have since carried it to a third generation.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of merchandise
Noun
  • Learn more about your credit card debt forgiveness qualifications now.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • That should include minimum qualifications for assessors, transparent assessment methodologies, conflict-of-interest disclosures and independent quality oversight.
    — Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of qualification
Noun
  • As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Man on the inside As IT exploded in economic import over the past several decades, information has become one of the world’s most valuable commodities.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The regulation aims to curb deforestation and forest degradation linked to the production of certain commodities, and to reduce the bloc’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of commodities
Noun
  • First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • On the Giants’ final possession, McCarthy threw an interception to Rasul Douglas while targeting Malik Nabers downfield.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Defensive back Anthony Phillip intercepted a Southwest pass with 34 seconds left in the quarter, giving the Tigers possession once again.
    — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of possession
Noun
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Modular mission systems could become an important component of this transition by allowing different platforms to incorporate specialised capabilities as required.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of capability
Noun
  • The couple has taken their time tinkering and adjusting the decor, taking a considered approach to collecting and combining their belongings.
    — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Ristick told the resident there was a fire and to remain in bed, rummaged through the resident’s belongings, left and was later apprehended, according to police and a court filing.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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