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 company will pick up items like yard and food waste from residents.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
And right now, the best one for patio and gardening items is happening right on Amazon.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The resulting looks reflect the star’s penchant for monochrome, minimalist pieces, though certain items — namely a black leather coat — carry another subtext.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Truett locations are often where new menu items are tested before launching nationwide.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
However, items above these price points will now face an 18 percent GST, up from 12 percent for apparel, while footwear above this price will continue under the 18 percent slab.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Restaurants with menu items for dogs Plenty of restaurants want such clientele.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
And right now, the best one for patio and gardening items is happening right on Amazon.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The resulting looks reflect the star’s penchant for monochrome, minimalist pieces, though certain items — namely a black leather coat — carry another subtext.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Truett locations are often where new menu items are tested before launching nationwide.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
However, items above these price points will now face an 18 percent GST, up from 12 percent for apparel, while footwear above this price will continue under the 18 percent slab.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Restaurants with menu items for dogs Plenty of restaurants want such clientele.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Birthday or not, Lakshmi is known for strutting her stuff.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And not because of my own past history with any kind of addictive stuff at all.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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