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
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
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Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Kitten Shower & Cat Café is a way to introduce people to the needs of kittens, gain donations of the items that kittens need and attract future fosterers.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Written as a one-person show, the play offers an immersive experience, such as audience members reading list items out loud.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
One essential item for any adventure is a reliable and durable piece of luggage for kids.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Kitten Shower & Cat Café is a way to introduce people to the needs of kittens, gain donations of the items that kittens need and attract future fosterers.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Written as a one-person show, the play offers an immersive experience, such as audience members reading list items out loud.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
One essential item for any adventure is a reliable and durable piece of luggage for kids.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
Noun
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No, the best part of this whole thing is that while Christian was telling his island bestie about his Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol, what was Rick doing?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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And on Broadcom's relationship with Google, in particular, Tan had encouraging things to say about the roadmap for future versions of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lebuhn, with last week’s filing, was charged in a criminal information — as opposed to a grand jury indictment — which is typically an indication that a defendant plans to plead guilty.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The grand opening Tuesday of the center on the library’s ground floor was a showcase of AI tools and demonstrations from San Jose State students, city departments and partners like LEGO Education, with fun stuff like robots on display.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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McManus infused her signature design and styling details—lace, exquisite craft by way of macramé, and not-so-girly pink—into Phelps’s penchant for clean lines, tailored denim, and sharp details.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Further details have emerged in the arrest of pop star Britney Spears, who was taken into custody in Southern California on Wednesday evening on suspicion of DUI.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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MyTSA mobile app and TSA website info up to date?—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company doesn't provide a contrast ratio, nor indeed much info about the Studio Display's screen (except a 600-nit brightness rating).—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Many who call Paton a close friend do not attempt to explain his steadiness via the particulars of roster management or cap analysis.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Like mentioned previously, the staff felt incredibly in touch with the guests of the 50-story hotel, creating a personalized experience that is a feat for the size of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Henderson had 11, Ernest Udeh had eight rebounds and Noam Dovrat chipped in nine points.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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South Carolina commit Jerzy Robinson, who had netted 32 points in Sierra Canyon’s victory over Ontario Christian in the Southern Section final, scored 26 points against the Lightning, who had a 22-game winning streak broken by Ontario Christian in the section semifinals.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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