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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
Here, vendors and growers sell produce, baked goods, herbs, flowers, and other local creations.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Last year’s changes among the states were significant because population growth brings more taxpayers, economic dynamism and demand for goods and services.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the past year, security researchers have been warning that hackers are increasingly targeting the technology behind global shipping, quietly manipulating systems that move goods worth millions of dollars.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Specifically, service consumption versus goods consumption.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Even so, economists pointed to an apparent shift in household preferences, with consumers increasingly allocating spending towards services rather than goods.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Inflation represents changes in the cost of a market basket of goods (such as groceries and fuel).
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Many of the trucks that bring in goods come from northern areas.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Ikea, the furniture and home goods giant, has made the decision to close Saturday in Grand Prairie and in Frisco, according to posts on its website, citing the weather.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Last year’s changes among the states were significant because population growth brings more taxpayers, economic dynamism and demand for goods and services.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the past year, security researchers have been warning that hackers are increasingly targeting the technology behind global shipping, quietly manipulating systems that move goods worth millions of dollars.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Specifically, service consumption versus goods consumption.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Even so, economists pointed to an apparent shift in household preferences, with consumers increasingly allocating spending towards services rather than goods.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Inflation represents changes in the cost of a market basket of goods (such as groceries and fuel).
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Many of the trucks that bring in goods come from northern areas.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Ikea, the furniture and home goods giant, has made the decision to close Saturday in Grand Prairie and in Frisco, according to posts on its website, citing the weather.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
Noun
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There’s plenty to do and see, from daily rodeos and live music to cattle shows and merchandise galore.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Protein Milk, a series of limited-edition merchandise drops and partnerships launched today.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The club’s stated aims are to compete for European qualification and a first major trophy.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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New regulations had to be introduced for every step, from the number of wheels on the landing module to charging certification and even a bespoke pilot qualification.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a world where digital currencies vie with traditional havens, Hong Kong’s hub status could bridge fiat, crypto, and commodities.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Washington’s levies, paired with Beijing’s insatiable appetite for commodities such as metals, beef, and soy, have only strengthened Latin America’s ties with the Chinese economy while helping reduce its exposure to US policy changes.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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And yet, neither couple can help but dig themselves deeper and deeper, which is where the cottage stuff comes in.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2026
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Joelie Fetterman, a personal shopper and stylist at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton, agreed that most South Floridians should be able to make do over the next few days with stuff lodged deep in their drawers.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Zubimendi won possession 12 times during that match — the most by any Arsenal player in a game this season.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Troopers also seized an unregistered gun and ammunition from Cook, who is charged with trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The scrutiny from the EU comes after Grok sparked a global backlash by allowing users, through its AI image generation and editing capabilities, to undress people, putting women and girls in transparent bikinis or revealing clothing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chinese competitors like DeepSeek have demonstrated that technical capabilities can be matched quickly.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chicago police said a 39-year-old man was getting out of his car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street when two men walked up with a gun and demanded his belongings.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When last year’s wildfire consumed their home and belongings, the couple made around $20,000 on TikTok live, where fans can donate directly.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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