as in things
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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Recent Examples of items
Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.
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April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Laura Geller is treating our readers to 50 percent off single items, which includes the exact beauty products in Fran Drescher’s rotation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
At night, the appealing menu showcases lobster, Wagyu beef, and other luxurious items in a modern Japanese style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Stay in vehicle; items will be loaded for you.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, residents can bring unwanted items to Dumpsters at Greenwood Avenue and Delaware Road in the 5th Ward, as well as the intersection of Hickory Street and Keith Avenue in the 6th Ward.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Court documents report items taken from the woman’s home included appliances and antiques valued at more than $5,500.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The menu will feature many of Wagyu Bar’s famous steaks, as well as a few items from its sister restaurant, The Wagyu House in Hallandale Beach.
—Connie Ogle
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Laura Geller is treating our readers to 50 percent off single items, which includes the exact beauty products in Fran Drescher’s rotation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
At night, the appealing menu showcases lobster, Wagyu beef, and other luxurious items in a modern Japanese style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Stay in vehicle; items will be loaded for you.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, residents can bring unwanted items to Dumpsters at Greenwood Avenue and Delaware Road in the 5th Ward, as well as the intersection of Hickory Street and Keith Avenue in the 6th Ward.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Court documents report items taken from the woman’s home included appliances and antiques valued at more than $5,500.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The menu will feature many of Wagyu Bar’s famous steaks, as well as a few items from its sister restaurant, The Wagyu House in Hallandale Beach.
—Connie Ogle
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
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Word was for writing things up.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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But if the Mets don’t start scoring some runs and cleaning things up, there won’t be any games again come October, and owner Steve Cohen, who is in attendence this week at Dodger Stadium, could take action.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even though there was some absurd stuff on the show, people did legitimately do things that were outrageous back then.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is distinct from writing that is humorous, the stuff that will give you a wry smile at best.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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