items

plural of item

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Recent Examples of items Keep sentimental items, practical basics, and timeless staples like well-fitting jeans, blazers, and versatile shoes. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 Ketter specifically points to simple items like hand soap and cotton pads as products that are not worth paying more for a brand name or logo. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 All of these potentially flammable items should be air-dried on a clothesline or drying rack. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026 The inspector noted two repeat violations — perishable items not being held at a safe temperature and an insufficient number of sinks for employees to wash their hands. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026 The expansive menu includes dozens of items ranging from Rosemary Infused Gruyere Mac & Cheese and Black Mussels Opal Basil for appetizers to French Pot Roast and Pork Osso Bucco for dinner. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Those are items that, obviously will be a part of future decisions. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026 The history lover waiting to explore the ruins of Rhodes or the UNESCO site of Corfu should mix in a few more city-appropriate items—including comfortable walking shoes. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026 Wearing these items can give AI assistants instantaneous access to your life. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
  • In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Ryan, who made four major-league starts in 2024, has the stuff to compete in the majors, but health has kept him from another call-up.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • One industry consultant believes news shows ought to embrace such stuff — and with more speed.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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