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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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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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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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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 21 May. 2026.
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