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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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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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Dammon was able to obtain a grant from Trees Forever, an organization that assists with tree inventory, removal and planting.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The brief hearing should include testimony from an Altoona police officer about the department’s procedures for securing, safeguarding and inventorying the personal property of a person arrested in a public place, the judge said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Shops like Midbottcentury and New Times Finds even dedicate a bulk of their inventory to the aesthetic, sourcing 1940s and ‘50s silhouettes that are available to ship globally.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Dammon was able to obtain a grant from Trees Forever, an organization that assists with tree inventory, removal and planting.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Barrett said both the FBI and Clerk of Courts Che' Alexander were filming the process of inventorying the boxes for chain-of-custody purposes.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The brief hearing should include testimony from an Altoona police officer about the department’s procedures for securing, safeguarding and inventorying the personal property of a person arrested in a public place, the judge said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory
Noun
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Eco effort On an island like Capri, where much of the food and supplies come from the mainland, sustainability is a challenge, but the hotel makes an admirable effort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Albanese traveled to Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia in recent weeks to shore up supplies of gasoline and diesel following disruptions caused by attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel beginning in late February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Suggs is listed as the team’s point guard, but because of his tendency for turnovers and general lack of floor generalship, the coaches have deployed him more as a 3-and-D player.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Anthony Edwards, listed as questionable, is planning to give it a go, per multiple reports.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The Air also has a wide range of trackable activities and exercises in its repertoire.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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After their respective buzzy appearances, both Storrie, 26, and Williams, 25, attended GQ's Met Gala After Party at Cafe Zaffri at The Twenty Two New York, each adding another skin-baring outfit to the night's repertoire.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Because of the outlines in the new collective bargaining agreement, Collier will now be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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On the surface, Middle of Nowhere outlines the turmoil before and after an ex’s disappearing act.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The format for the Division 1 playoffs was changed this year to a 16-team field that begins with pool play.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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In early 2020, at least two senators attended closed-door COVID briefings and then sold millions in stocks before the February 2020 crash.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The Chiefs heavily invested in that side of the ball with their early draft stock this year, which means those players need to produce if the team hopes to re-establish itself among the NFL’s elite.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Inventory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventory. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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