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
In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Single service items not stored upside down.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Chili's is axing some popular items from its kids' and dessert menus – while also rolling out a new offering aimed at keeping customers satisfied.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Organize the contents of the cabinets and drawers and throw away any expired or unused items.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Single service items not stored upside down.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Chili's is axing some popular items from its kids' and dessert menus – while also rolling out a new offering aimed at keeping customers satisfied.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Organize the contents of the cabinets and drawers and throw away any expired or unused items.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But don’t fret, there’s good stuff too, like Jacory Croskey-Merritt saving the day.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But, man, there was plenty of weird stuff in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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