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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the dealership has an unusually large inventory of pre-owned vehicles
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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
offers an informative inventory of everything that is known about the virus at this time
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as in to list
to make a list of
would you inventory the supplies in the back room?
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Recent Examples of inventory
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
During periods of high volatility, bid-ask spreads widen, meaning dealers need larger margins to manage their inventory risk.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The research aimed to inventory the subspecies at the reef and study their reproductive biology to help fisheries better understand where to stock these fish and what to expect, according to the DNR.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Instead of having mostly prebuilt factory models, Folsom’s inventory is mostly material, McCabe said.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
During periods of high volatility, bid-ask spreads widen, meaning dealers need larger margins to manage their inventory risk.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
During that time period, Gora and volunteers have tried to inventory everything.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The research aimed to inventory the subspecies at the reef and study their reproductive biology to help fisheries better understand where to stock these fish and what to expect, according to the DNR.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory
Noun
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That has been largely driven by the milk supply.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Sill reports that appointments with their human plant specialists have increased 30% as people tire of advice from chatbot service agents, influencers, and AI summaries.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Of the six injured, three were listed in critical condition, according to the Salt Lake Police Department.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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She was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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For example, many humanoids can now perform cartwheels or other impressive feats of acrobatics, but these may be one-off stunts rather than samples of a larger repertoire.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Cleaning the surrounding area, not just the stain, helps prevent outlines as the shoes dry.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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One of my late friends, who was on the board of Intel, actually heard the outline of Jensen’s presentation and couldn’t believe how Andy railed against Jensen even as Jensen proved to be totally right and Andy totally wrong.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And at the Rolling Stones free concert outside San Francisco, the Hells Angels beat dozens of audience members with weighted pool cues before stabbing and beating one of them to death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Critics argue that AHPs may segment the market by attracting healthier people, thereby undermining ACA risk pools and increasing costs for sicker enrollees.—
Justin Leventhal,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Steer clear of anything that looks straight out of a stock image or generically staged home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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At Quince’s unbeatable price point, this pair likely won’t be in stock for long so be sure to snag a pair they’re gone (again).—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Inventory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventory. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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