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
The system can also analyze images to identify items and shop for similar products within a set budget.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Revuckas also admitted to starting the fire using items from the apartment and the kitchen stove.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The response will use natural language to describe items, with cultural references and explanations, and some design tips about color and styles.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjusting for one-time items including a reorganization, Southwest posted earnings of $301 million or 58 cents a share, down from $356 million or 56 cents a share a year earlier.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Johnson wore items from the pre-fall 2026 collection, including a fresh take on the iconic Rockstud shoe, which is so closely associated with the Italian luxury brand.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Employees at Park Row Ace Hardware said last year that faucet covers and pipe insulation are typically among the first items to sell out when temperatures are expected to dip.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Its pockets come in handy for carrying items like a phone or remote control around, too.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The unlawful taking of items from within a building which is either open to the general public or to which the offender has legal access.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Revuckas also admitted to starting the fire using items from the apartment and the kitchen stove.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The response will use natural language to describe items, with cultural references and explanations, and some design tips about color and styles.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjusting for one-time items including a reorganization, Southwest posted earnings of $301 million or 58 cents a share, down from $356 million or 56 cents a share a year earlier.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Johnson wore items from the pre-fall 2026 collection, including a fresh take on the iconic Rockstud shoe, which is so closely associated with the Italian luxury brand.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Employees at Park Row Ace Hardware said last year that faucet covers and pipe insulation are typically among the first items to sell out when temperatures are expected to dip.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Its pockets come in handy for carrying items like a phone or remote control around, too.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The unlawful taking of items from within a building which is either open to the general public or to which the offender has legal access.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to Stephanie Hunt, founder and creative director of The Flairhunter, the trend is now about intentionally curating meaningful objects into living spaces rather than simply layering more stuff.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, the Werk Room stuff is all fun but inconsequential.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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