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
Also consider buying staple items that stretch meals, such as rice and beans, or plan for 'one dish' meals that are filling, such as spaghetti and meat sauce, chili, soups, or casseroles.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Crossbody Bag Make transporting your items and safety a priority with a reliable crossbody bag.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Improper display/storage of single service items (single use items stored improperly).
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Investigators have removed a haul of items from the camps for forensic examination as part of ongoing enquiries to identify anyone who might have assisted Phillips during his time on the run.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Don’t be shy about loading your cart up with goodies from all across the Silos—just bring your items to be packed up and shipped by FedEx on the spot.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Broadly, even as inflation-weary consumers pull back their spending, Taco Bell’s focus on new menu items has lifted its sales; earlier this year, the company announced plans to double innovation in 2025.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
However, other seafood items can also meet this nutritional need.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Crossbody Bag Make transporting your items and safety a priority with a reliable crossbody bag.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Improper display/storage of single service items (single use items stored improperly).
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Investigators have removed a haul of items from the camps for forensic examination as part of ongoing enquiries to identify anyone who might have assisted Phillips during his time on the run.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Don’t be shy about loading your cart up with goodies from all across the Silos—just bring your items to be packed up and shipped by FedEx on the spot.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Broadly, even as inflation-weary consumers pull back their spending, Taco Bell’s focus on new menu items has lifted its sales; earlier this year, the company announced plans to double innovation in 2025.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
However, other seafood items can also meet this nutritional need.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Island of the Dolls Truly the stuff of Chucky nightmares, Mexico’s Island of the Dolls—La Isla de las Muñecas—amid the Xochimilco canals south of Mexico City is known for hundreds of dolls displayed throughout the island.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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And the public gets some wild movies and TV shows that would otherwise never get made, doing crazy-stupid stuff like recreating Napoleonic-era sea battles off the coast of the Galapagos.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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