items

plural of item

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of items Covering outdoor spigots and ensuring doors and windows are sealed tight are just a few of the items to check off the list. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026 The centers accept items like electronics, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, clothing, books and child car seats, per the county’s website. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 He was seen on video outside his apartment in just his underwear throwing items down a garbage chute shortly after the slaying, according to the criminal complaint against him. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 Or order the daily bento or à la carte items, including custardy, savory chawanmushi or curry potato croquettes with shiso aioli. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026 The number of new items in the category with annual sales of at least $10,000 has increased 41% over the last two years, according to SPINS. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026 That list, which begins at Civil Code Section 4705, currently consists of 21 items. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026 Teacups and saucers make petite stands ideal for small items such as jewelry, while dinner and salad plates work well for culinary uses, such as serving cookies or petit fours at a party. — Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026 Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and dry storage area. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
  • As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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