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
Household items, including an air-conditioner, shot outward, slamming into the building across the narrow street.
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Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The front pockets have hidden snaps to keep your items secure, and the back welt pockets can store your phone, wallet, keys, or other travel day essentials.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Malibu Farm's beach menu showcases items from a BLT Caesar Salad to a Crab Cake Sandwich.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Despite high gas prices and an overall pullback in discretionary spending, executives said the consumer continues to show interest in new items that Target is bringing into its assortment.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Culinary instructor Kaylie Kotecki said part of the pizza challenge is research, and students do this by going on the Wise Guys website and seeing what’s on the menu, what different items are called and the common ingredients the restaurant already uses.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Prices for these capsule collections will range from 100 euros to 990 euros for the Langosteria items, including 150 euros for the Panama hat; between 125 euros and 195 euros for La Veste pieces, and between 70 euros and 260 euros for the ones by Poubel.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The front pockets have hidden snaps to keep your items secure, and the back welt pockets can store your phone, wallet, keys, or other travel day essentials.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Malibu Farm's beach menu showcases items from a BLT Caesar Salad to a Crab Cake Sandwich.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Despite high gas prices and an overall pullback in discretionary spending, executives said the consumer continues to show interest in new items that Target is bringing into its assortment.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Culinary instructor Kaylie Kotecki said part of the pizza challenge is research, and students do this by going on the Wise Guys website and seeing what’s on the menu, what different items are called and the common ingredients the restaurant already uses.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Prices for these capsule collections will range from 100 euros to 990 euros for the Langosteria items, including 150 euros for the Panama hat; between 125 euros and 195 euros for La Veste pieces, and between 70 euros and 260 euros for the ones by Poubel.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The Mets want to see better results with his stuff in the zone before giving him another start.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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In fact, one of my chief complaints about some contemporary thrillers is the feeling that characters are required to do dumb stuff by the unseen hand of the author, just so more crazy twists can happen.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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