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
Here are a few items to consider.
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Brian Baker Cfa, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
There are often items such as dry-erase boards for writing letters and books to practice reading.
—CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Trader Joe’s had 10 product recalls in 2025 affecting items like peaches, turkey wraps, and Cajun-style fettuccini alfredo, all recalled due to possible listeria contamination, according to a list on the company’s website.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Make Space Olga challenges her clients to take away a small percentage of the items in each room.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
To make a gold bar, Morelock placed gold rings, coins, chains and other items into an induction melting furnace.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
An easy way to kill bed bugs with heat is by washing items in hot water and then using the highest dry setting to eliminate the bugs.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Her large purses can be used for chic, personal items bags.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
However, some people realize that these once-valuable items still have value, particularly as a design element.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Brian Baker Cfa, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
There are often items such as dry-erase boards for writing letters and books to practice reading.
—CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Trader Joe’s had 10 product recalls in 2025 affecting items like peaches, turkey wraps, and Cajun-style fettuccini alfredo, all recalled due to possible listeria contamination, according to a list on the company’s website.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Make Space Olga challenges her clients to take away a small percentage of the items in each room.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
To make a gold bar, Morelock placed gold rings, coins, chains and other items into an induction melting furnace.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
An easy way to kill bed bugs with heat is by washing items in hot water and then using the highest dry setting to eliminate the bugs.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Her large purses can be used for chic, personal items bags.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
However, some people realize that these once-valuable items still have value, particularly as a design element.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
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Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.—
Amy Wallace,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the recent craft barbecue revival, cooks first mastered their meat-smoking methods then turned to the stuff served alongside.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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