1
as in thing
a separate part in a list, account, or series
they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal
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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
our next item is about the blizzard blanketing the East Coast
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Recent Examples of item
Judd said the investigation into the retail crimes began in October, when Publix reported that a series of high-end liquor items were being stolen from stores in Central Florida.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Though select items are available online, knowledge of the brand has spread mostly by word of mouth in and around St. Moritz; Schuler-Voith-Albers-Schönberg recently opened a showroom there offering bespoke and custom options.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
This travel-ready style has zippered pockets to keep important items secure.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
Remove your shoes and other items before entering your home.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Though select items are available online, knowledge of the brand has spread mostly by word of mouth in and around St. Moritz; Schuler-Voith-Albers-Schönberg recently opened a showroom there offering bespoke and custom options.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
This travel-ready style has zippered pockets to keep important items secure.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
Remove your shoes and other items before entering your home.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
Noun
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Surrounded by pediatric oncologists, Matt starts to think about how insignificant his contributions to the world are in the grand scheme of things.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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But because of the way Tony Gilroy has structured each season as a quartet of three-hour arcs, the release schedule makes sense, giving viewers a chance to gobble up each segment of the larger story in one go, rather than spreading the whole thing out over many months(*).—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Washington Examiner reached out to the CIA and the Defense Department for additional information but did not receive a response.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gibbs refuses to do therapy, his psych evals, all that kind of stuff.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This team enjoys that stuff, which is cool and fun.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two months after Gene Hackman was found dead alongside wife Betsy Arakawa at the couple's New Mexico home, new details are emerging on the late actor's condition, according to reports.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Daytime colors showed good saturation, and image detail was sharp.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Every package would need a scannable code linking to key info like batch numbers, expiration dates, and how much THC or other cannabinoids are in each serving.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For more info on attendees and to sign up for the livestream, click here.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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These would be mental health domain-specific AI foundational models that are substantially similar in their domain particulars.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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County health officials declined to provide particulars about the individuals, such as their age, gender or town of residence.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In this story: hair, Virginie Moreira; makeup, Ammy Drammeh; grooming, Yuko Fredriksson; braiding, Lorraine Dublin, Angela Torio Rivera; manicurist, Adam Slee; tailor, Judith Grant.—
Malick Bodian,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Top stories About the writer Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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At one point, physicians even considered halting treatment to allow Pope Francis to die peacefully.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rear stair, crafted from stained mahogany to echo the home’s central Queen Anne–style staircase, is another point of great interest in the residence.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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