things

plural of thing

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Recent Examples of things 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 Just in case things are finally cooling off a little, the restaurant will celebrate its grand opening this Friday. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026 How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Let’s cool things down with a chilling (and chilly) new horror offering from the good folks at Netflix, this one all about a freaky child-killer and the two men hellbent on bringing him down. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 Shield said Cervera benefits from both a milder political climate on the dais and his willingness to talk to parents to resolve day-to-day issues that may seem small in the grand scheme of things. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
  • To save the cost and effort of pumping millions of liters of seawater solely to obtain minerals, the researchers propose bolting modular reactors onto coastal desalination plants, which already move enormous quantities of the stuff.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • YouTube Premium users who don’t want to watch Peacock stuff with ads will also have the option to upgrade to the ad-free tier, Peacock Premium Plus, on YouTube.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Both partners should be capable of keeping track of their belongings and the time independently.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • Our older generations want to know that their belongings will be appreciated.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Kaine Burnette, 17, surrendered Friday at the Fulton County Jail on charges of reckless conduct, possession of a pistol under the age of 18 and discharging a weapon near a street, officials said.
    Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers speak less about possession and more about experience.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Semax, a peptide containing seven amino acids, has been studied for its potential effects on the central nervous system.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • To what degree Reid engages those gears, and any other brewing secret sauce, will be a matter looming over camp and the early part of the season, in particular.
    Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Attacks on humans by great barracudas are rare and often occur when the fish mistakes a shiny object, such as diving gear, for prey, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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